The Tokina 50-135 Lens Review: A Good Telephoto Lens Substitute?
The Tokina 50-135mm F 2.8 AT-X 535 PRO DX lens or simply known as the Tokina 50-135 lens has a high-quality structure and construction. The case is all metal and has an extraordinary fit and finish. This particular lens is cheaper than its counterparts and has many advantages as well. It features many elements and is a good lens for a moderate to large focal range. This particular lens is also lighter and more compact than its competitors on the market.
As for the aperture, it is very fast and constant at f/2.8. The lens incorporated SD elements that compensate for chromatic aberrations. Chromatic aberrations are a big concern for photographers and Tokina have solved that problem with this Tokina 50-135 lens as they have used SD technology which reduces chromatic aberrations. The SD function not only reduces chromatic aberrations, but also makes the lens produce sharp, high-contrast images. Image quality is quite high and the optical quality of this lens is commendable.
Another feature of the Tokina 50-135 is the waterproof or WF coating that it has. This coating makes it weather resistant so it can also be used in harsh weather conditions. The lens is resistant to water, finger oils and dust particles, so it can also be used in extreme weather conditions. The focusing system is also very fast and precise. The one-touch focus mechanism allows instant switching from Auto to Manual focus mode when needed. The transfer also happens without a good amount of noise.
When it comes to sharpness and optical quality, the Tokina 50-135 is a good choice and delivers excellent images. Images taken from the lens are of good quality. Tokina 50-135 images are of excellent sharpness and high contrast. The telephoto zoom is the same as its counterparts and is in 80-210 zoom lenses in the 35mm format. As the lens is lightweight and compact it can be taken to different locations and because it is weather resistant it can also be used for wildlife photography.
Overall, the Tokina 50-135 is a good, sharp lens. Distortion cannot be avoided here, but the lens has been able to keep distortion to a minimum. The Tokina 50-135 lens has many different features that have made it a good substitute for competitors like Nikon or Canon.