Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF 28mm
Its constant f/2.8 aperture and 15-element optical design prioritize high contrast and rich color gradation, making it particularly suited for landscape and black-and-white work on full-frame DSLRs. The focus ring’s rotation direction matches proprietary Canon and Nikon lenses, while the 939g build features a balanced, slim housing for confident handling. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers using Canon or Nikon full-frame DSLRs who need high contrast and precise control, but not for travel due to its weight.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong bokeh (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong versatility (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average build (5th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 16 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 13 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.1 lbs |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 28 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF 28mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 16-28mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 939 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | - | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF 28mm | 54.9 | 81.8 | 5 | 97.6 | 61.4 | 84.1 | 30.3 | 69.6 | 62.7 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
Price
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