These are the best Tokina lenses for real estate photography when you want ruler-straight lines, crisp corners, controlled flare, and natural color for bright interiors, twilight exteriors, and smooth walkthrough video—and here’s what to look for as you buy: prioritize ultra-wide to mid-range coverage with low native distortion and strong edge performance around ƒ7.1–ƒ11, even field curvature, short minimum focus for detail vignettes, quiet motors and compact barrels that balance on gimbals, and threaded fronts where possible so one slim CPL (use very lightly to avoid blotchy windows/uneven skies) and a good VND for video cover the kit; weather-sensible builds help in drizzle, and minimal focus breathing matters for cine moves. Full-frame heroes: AT-X 16–28mm ƒ2.8 (classic fast UWA—huge FoV, disciplined corners stopped a touch; bulbous front means alternate filtration), atx-i 17–35mm ƒ4 (lighter, threaded front, excellent flare control—value travel/interior pick), and AT-X 24–70mm ƒ2.8 FX (agency-grade mid-range for kitchens, baths, and exterior detail with prime-like rendering); for dramatic environmental stills and blue-hour shots, FiRIN 20mm ƒ2 FE (AF or MF) brings speed with clean geometry. APS-C standouts: atx-i 11–20mm ƒ2.8 CF (bright, tidy corners, great close-focus—tight condos/hotels), atx-i 11–16mm ƒ2.8 CF (legendary budget UWA with strong sharpness), and 12–28mm ƒ4 DX (one-lens range with threaded front for CPL/ND); add SZ 8mm ƒ2.8 fisheye sparingly for creative lobby/amenity looks you can “de-fish” in post. Cine-ready options for Super35 walkthroughs: Tokina Cinema 11–20mm T2.9 (parfocal, low breathing, matched 95 mm front—gimbal/slider darling), plus Cinema 25–75mm T2.9 and 50–135mm T2.9 MK II for full property coverage with consistent color and gear spacing. Perspective-control note: Tokina doesn’t make tilt/shift—pair your Tokina zoom spine with a third-party shift prime (15–24–24 mm classes) for in-camera vertical control, or keep the camera level and correct in post. Practical buyer tips: build a two-zoom spine (FF: 16–28/2.8 + 24–70/2.8, or 17–35/4 + 24–70/2.8; APS-C: 11–20/2.8 + 12–28/4) and add a light tele (atx-i 100–400mm) for compressed exteriors/signage; standardize filter sizes on threaded lenses with step-ups so one CPL and one VND fit everything; test lenses for mustache distortion/field curvature and ghosting around windows before committing; lighter glass means steadier handhelds and faster room-to-room flow. Real-estate shooting tips: keep the camera level to preserve verticals (or leave margin to correct), set a consistent height (~4–5 ft/1.2–1.5 m) for kitchens/baths so counters read properly, work at ƒ7.1–ƒ9 for whole-room sharpness, bracket (−2/0/+2) and blend to hold windows while keeping interiors bright, use a tripod with 2-sec timer/remote and disable IBIS on sticks, and bounce flash or run flambient (flash + ambient blend) for clean ceilings and natural color; for exteriors/twilight, time blue hour, manage mixed color temps, and add a modest stop-down for tidy starbursts on practicals; for video, shoot 24/30p at a 180° shutter with VND, walk slow S-curves, keep horizons level, and favor the 11–20 T2.9 or atx-i 11–20/2.8 CF for smooth gimbal balance; carry microfibers for stainless/glass and a rubber hood/black flag to kill window reflections—whether you’re showcasing compact condos, airy open-plan homes, or luxe twilight estates, the best Tokina real estate lenses combine rectilinear discipline, corner-to-corner acuity, and gimbal-friendly handling—so your lines stay straight, your rooms feel spacious, and your listings look bright and polished.