Tokina ATX AF 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6

Tokina ATX AF 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6: Verdict

Although the performance at the wide end of the zoom is excellent, this lens' performance further into the zoom range at maximum aperture is a disappointment, especially as this lens is more expensive than the manufacturer’s own offerings and doesn't include any stabilisation technology, which would really help if shooting with the lens stopped down in lower lighting conditions.

Saying that, the extra wide angle range is useful, the build quality is good and the performance when stopped down is excellent for this kind of lens, so it may be of interest to some. Unfortunately most people after a lens like this will benefit more from image stabilisation, than from the wider view offered by this optic.

Tokina ATX AF 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6: Pros

Very good optical performance at 16.5mm

Good when stopped down to f/8 through the rest of the range

Good build quality

Useful wide angle