Tokina AT-X Pro ATXAF128DXC 12-28mm
The constant f/4 aperture across its 12-28mm zoom range and ultra-light 97g build make this lens a versatile wide-angle option for Canon APS-C cameras. Its Silent Drive-Module AF motor enables quiet focusing, and the 19-45mm full-frame equivalent field of view suits tight interiors and expansive scenes. This lens is best for travel photographers who prioritize a lightweight kit without sacrificing a fast, fixed aperture.
Focal length 12-28mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Canon EF-S
Weight 97 g
af type Silent Drive-Module AF Motor
lens type zoom
25 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong versatility (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Drive-Module AF Motor |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tokina AT-X Pro ATXAF128DXC 12-28mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-28mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 97 | 544 | 450 | 450 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Silent Drive-Module AF Motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokina AT-X Pro ATXAF128DXC 12-28mm | 53.8 | 13.8 | 96.7 | 13.5 | 20.9 | 21 | 75.4 | 21.8 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 87.2 | 69.8 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.4 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 83.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.4 | 67.3 | 69.2 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.2 | 76.1 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.4 | 67.9 | 63.2 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.2 | 84.6 | 51.7 | 91 | 84.4 | 93.1 | 68.2 | 83.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24 | 72.9 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.8 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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