Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX V - Canon EF-S

The Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX V is a fisheye zoom lens for Canon APS-C DSLRs, delivering a 180° diagonal field of view at 10mm and an equivalent reach of approximately 16–27mm on a crop sensor body.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 10–17mm (ultra wide-angle fisheye zoom)
• Equivalent focal length (APS-C): approx. 16–27mm (calculated using 1.6× Canon crop factor)
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5 (wide) – f/4.5 (tele)
• Lens type: Ultra wide-angle fisheye zoom
• Field of view: approximately 180° diagonal at 10mm; fisheye character diminishes toward 17mm
• Mount: Canon EF-S — fits Canon APS-C DSLR bodies
• Format coverage: APS-C / DX only (not designed for full-frame)
• Manufacturer: Tokina (Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd.)

Who is the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX V for?

This lens is a go-to choice for creative photographers who want to push the boundaries of wide-angle shooting on a Canon APS-C DSLR. At 10mm you get that full fisheye distortion with a sweeping 180° diagonal view — perfect for dramatic landscape compositions, starry skies, action sports from ground level, or any scene where you want the world to curve around your subject. Zoom out to 17mm and the fisheye effect softens, giving you a more usable ultra-wide perspective for environmental portraits or tight interior spaces. If you shoot astro photography and love the idea of capturing the entire Milky Way arc in a single frame, the 10mm end of this focal range is genuinely exciting. Photographers who already own a Canon EF-S body and want a fun, unique creative tool without spending a fortune on new glass will find a used example of this lens a very compelling option. It is worth noting that compatibility with Canon mirrorless bodies via the EF-to-RF adapter is not guaranteed on all models, so it is best suited to classic Canon EF-S DSLRs.

Buying a used Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX V

Picking up this lens second-hand makes a lot of sense — fisheye zooms are a niche tool that experiment with, and then sell on in great condition. Every pre-owned lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is professionally inspected and individually photographed, so you know exactly what you are getting. All used items come with a minimum 12 months warranty, and the exact warranty period is shown on the individual variant listing. If you are comparing options, the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX is a popular ultra-wide alternative with a faster maximum aperture, while the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM offers image stabilisation without the fisheye distortion.