Used Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF - Canon EF-S
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Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent cosmetic condition with little signs of use. No haze or fungus present. Zoom/focus functioning as expected. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Boxed with front/rear caps. No hood. |
At a glance: Bright constant f/2.8 APS-C ultra-wide zoom in Canon EF-S mount for landscapes, interiors and astro.
About this lens
The Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF is an APS-C ultra-wide zoom launched in 2019 as the redesigned successor to the classic 11-16mm. Its standout is the bright constant f/2.8 aperture held right across the range, which keeps the viewfinder bright and gives useful low-light and shallow-depth flexibility that is rare in an ultra-wide.
Build & handling
| 35mm equivalent | ~17-26mm (Canon 1.6x crop) |
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| Minimum focus distance | 0.3m |
| Filter thread | 77mm |
| Weight | 555g |
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 11 groups |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
Works with
- Canon EF-S / APS-C DSLRs (Canon EOS xxD, xxxD and Rebel bodies)
- Canon RF APS-C mirrorless via an EF-EOS R adapter
- Not designed for full-frame Canon bodies
Best for
This lens is aimed at APS-C shooters working wide: landscape photographers, astro and Milky Way work, cramped interiors and architecture, where the 11-16mm range on a Canon crop body gives a genuinely dramatic ~17-26mm equivalent field of view. It is a DX/APS-C (Tokina calls it CF, cropped frame) lens designed for Canon crop-sensor DSLRs, so it is not intended for full-frame bodies. The constant f/2.8 aperture and an internal-focus design that does not change length while zooming or focusing make it a practical, fast ultra-wide. It can also be used on Canon's RF APS-C mirrorless bodies via an EF-EOS R adapter.
Frequently asked questions
Will it work on a full-frame Canon camera?
No. It is an APS-C (cropped-frame) lens designed for Canon crop-sensor DSLRs and will cause heavy vignetting on full-frame, so it is not intended for full-frame use.
Can I use it on a Canon RF mirrorless body?
Yes, on Canon's APS-C RF bodies using a Canon EF-EOS R adapter, since the lens uses the EF/EF-S mount.
What is the equivalent focal length on my Canon crop body?
With Canon's 1.6x crop factor the 11-16mm range gives roughly a 17-26mm equivalent field of view.
Does the aperture stay at f/2.8 through the zoom range?
Yes. It holds a constant f/2.8 from 11mm to 16mm, which is a key advantage for low-light and astrophotography.
Will it work on Canon RF mirrorless bodies?
No. Canon EF-S lenses do not mount on RF mirrorless bodies. Consider an RF-S lens (for APS-C RF bodies) or a full-frame EF lens with the EF-EOS R adapter instead.