Wide-angle zoom · Full frame

Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF

The Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF is a full frame zoom lens (11–20 mm, f/2.8) for Nikon F and Canon EF. It belongs to the wide-angle zoom class — ideal for landscapes, architecture, interiors and astrophotography.

11–20 mmf/2.8Nikon FCanon EF
11–20 mm
Focal length
f/2.8
Maximum aperture
126°–94°
Diagonal angle of view (Full frame)
Full frame
Designed for
1.8×
Zoom ratio

Specifications#

Brand
Tokina
Model
ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF
Lens type
Wide-angle zoom
Focal length
11–20 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Image circle
Full frame (36×24 mm)
Mount(s)
Nikon F, Canon EF
Projection
Rectilinear
Lensfun correction profile
Yes — distortion/vignetting/TCA

Equivalent focal length on different cameras#

Field of view and depth-of-field equivalence when this lens is used on bodies with different sensor sizes (natively or via an adapter).

Camera formatAt 11 mmAt 15 mmAt 20 mmEquiv. aperture (DoF)
Full frame11 mm · 126°15 mm · 111°20 mm · 94°f/2.8
APS-C16 mm · 104°22 mm · 86°30 mm · 70°f/4.2
APS-C (Canon)18 mm · 101°24 mm · 84°32 mm · 68°f/4.5
Micro Four Thirds22 mm · 89°30 mm · 72°40 mm · 57°f/5.6

Depth of field & background blur#

Computed on its native Full frame format (CoC 30 µm). “Blur @2 m” is the size of an out-of-focus point at infinity, as a percentage of frame width, with the subject at 2 m — a simple bokeh index. Full table: 14 mm f/2.8 on full frame.

FocalApertureat 1 mat 2 mat 5 mat 10 mHyperfocalBlur @2 m
11 mmf/2.82.60 m∞∞∞1.45 m0.1%
11 mmf/451.7 m∞∞∞1.02 m0.0%
11 mmf/8∞∞∞∞51.5 cm0.0%
15 mmf/2.885.0 cm6.58 m∞∞2.69 m0.1%
15 mmf/41.45 m∞∞∞1.89 m0.1%
15 mmf/8∞∞∞∞95.2 cm0.0%
20 mmf/2.843.0 cm2.01 m∞∞4.78 m0.2%
20 mmf/464.4 cm3.67 m∞∞3.35 m0.1%
20 mmf/81.80 m∞∞∞1.69 m0.1%

Handheld & night-sky limits#

NPF assumes typical 20–24 MP sensors (≈6 µm pixels on full frame, ≈3.9 µm on APS-C, ≈3.3 µm on Micro Four Thirds).

BodyMin. handheld shutter (longest focal)500 rule at 11 mmNPF at 11 mm, f/2.8
Full frame1/20 s45 s25 s
APS-C1/30 s30 s20 s
APS-C (Canon)1/30 s28 s19 s
Micro Four Thirds1/40 s23 s18 s

Adapt it to other systems#

Frequently asked questions#

Is the Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF full frame?

Yes — it covers the full 36 × 24 mm frame.

What is the Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF equivalent to on APS-C?

On a 1.5× APS-C body it frames like 16–30 mm, and like 18–32 mm on Canon APS-C.

What is the Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF good for?

As a wide-angle zoom it suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and astrophotography.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources