Tokina 16-28mm T3 Cinema Lens
The Tokina 16-28mm T3 is a 16–28mm f/3 lens designed for Canon EF, Sony E, PL Mount mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Tokina 16-28mm T3
Key Features — Tokina 16-28mm T3
16-28mm Wide-Angle Zoom: Covers a versatile wide-angle range in a single lens, useful for environmental shots, interior spaces, and dynamic camera work.
T3 Constant Aperture: Maintains a calibrated T3 light transmission value across the full zoom range, ensuring consistent exposure when zooming during a shot.
Full-Frame Image Circle: Covers full-frame sensors without vignetting, making it compatible with modern full-frame cinema and hybrid camera systems.
Three Mount Options: Available in Canon EF, Sony E, and PL Mount, providing broad compatibility across cinema and hybrid production platforms.
Manual Focus Design: Dedicated manual focus ring supports precise, repeatable focus pulls suited to professional cinema workflows.
Cinema-Grade Build: Weighing 1520g, the lens is built to the robust physical standards expected of professional cinema zoom lenses.
Lens Specifications — Tokina 16-28mm T3
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Architecture, Landscape, Real Estate |
| Lens Type | Cine |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 16–28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Sony E, PL Mount |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Weight | 1520g |
Description — Tokina 16-28mm T3
The Tokina 16-28mm T3 Cinema Lens is a full-frame wide-angle zoom designed for professional cinema use. Spanning a focal length range of 16mm to 28mm, it covers wide-angle perspectives suited to a broad range of cinematic scenarios. The lens operates at a maximum aperture of T3, a calibrated T-stop value that ensures consistent light transmission throughout the zoom range — an important feature for maintaining exposure continuity in professional productions.
It is a manual focus lens, reflecting the standard approach in cinema environments where focus is controlled deliberately by the operator. The lens is available in Canon EF, Sony E, and PL Mount configurations, enabling use across a variety of cinema cameras and hybrid systems. Weighing 1520g, it is built to the substantial standards expected of a full-frame cinema zoom. No image stabilization is included, which is typical for lenses intended for use on stabilized support systems.
The filter thread size is not specified.
Pros — Tokina 16-28mm T3
- ✓Full-frame coverage ensures compatibility with full-frame sensors across Canon EF, Sony E, and PL Mount camera systems
- ✓T3 maximum aperture provides a calibrated, consistent light transmission value across the entire 16–28mm zoom range
- ✓Wide focal length range of 16mm to 28mm offers versatile wide-angle options in a single lens
Cons — Tokina 16-28mm T3
- ✗At 1520g, the lens is relatively heavy, which may be a consideration for lightweight or run-and-gun setups
- ✗No image stabilization, so stable footage depends entirely on the support system used
- ✗T3 maximum aperture may limit performance in very low-light scenarios compared to faster cinema lenses
Videos — Tokina 16-28mm T3
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