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Tokina atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8 X
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Tokina · 11-18 mm · f/2.8 · Fujifilm X mount · APS-C

Tokina atx-m 11-18mm f/2.8 X

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KEY FACTS
BrandTokina
Announcement dateFeb 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Fast constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range for low-light performance
+Compact and lightweight design (320g) that's easy to carry and use with gimbals
+Excellent optical performance with minimal distortion and low light fall-off
+Quick, silent autofocus motor with reliable focus in video and photo modes
+Very affordable pricing compared to competing ultra-wide-angle zooms
+Weather sealing for durability in challenging outdoor conditions
Worth Knowing
−Peak sharpness at 11mm; slightly less impressive performance at 18mm without stopping down to f/5.6
−Limited zoom range (7mm) compared to some competitors like the Tamron 11-20mm
−Lens extends physically as focal length decreases, which may be a concern for gimbal users
−Plastic construction feels less premium than some higher-priced alternatives, though build quality is solid

General

Brand
Tokina
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Feb 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X is the first super wide angle zoom lens in Tokina's product line-up designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, featuring a fast f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range and stored in a compact and lightweight body for hybrid users who shoot stills and video. With very nice image quality and great Kenko optical glass colors, it provides a credible alternative to more established competitors like Sigma and Tamron. At 74.4mm in both diameter and length with a weight of 320g, it strikes a balance between portability and optical capability.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Elements/Groups
13 elements in 11 groups
Aspherical Elements
2
Low Dispersion Elements
2 super low-dispersion (SD) glass elements

Autofocus

Type
Silent ST-M motor with lens position sensor
Compatibility
Fast and precise AF in still and video modes; compatible with Fujifilm camera features including AF+MF, MF Assist mode, Eye Detection

Diaphragm

Bokeh
Smooth-edged bokeh for background highlights

Minimum focus magnification

MFD at 11mm
19cm (7.4 inches)
MFD at 18mm
30cm (11.8 inches)
Maximum Magnification Ratio
0.1x

Build

Angle of View
104.3° at 11mm; 76.7° at 18mm
Housing
High-quality plastic with matte black finish; made in Japan

Features

Lens Hood
Removable petal-shaped hood included
Image Stabilization
Works with Fujifilm body-based image stabilization (IBIS)
Optical Corrections
Full compatibility with Fujifilm optical corrections including shading, chromatic aberration, and distortion correction
Coating
Multi-coated for minimal flaring and ghosting
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Optics

Min focal length
11 mm
Max focal length
18 mm
Focal range
ⓘ
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
11-18 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Physical

Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm X
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
74.4 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
74.4 mm
Lens weight
320 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
Maximum format
ⓘ
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C