Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f vs Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

More magnification

1:2.6 (0.4x)

1:5 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 2x larger in your photo

Slightly more zoom

1.7x

70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Learn more about
the Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

Learn more about
the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Both are fisheye lenses
	Extremely wide circular images

Good wide-angle

10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f:	10 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:	10.5 mm

Poor telephoto

10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f:	17 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:	10.5 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Compared to fisheye lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349

Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$609

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$908

Has a silent focus motor

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$269

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks autofocus

Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349

Is not a fisheye lens

Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569

Has a fixed aperture

Is not a fisheye lens

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569

Has a consant aperture

Wider aperture

Not a fisheye

Less magnification

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$649

Has a silent focus motor

Not a fisheye

Less magnification

Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609

Is a prime lens

Wider aperture

Less magnification

Slightly less zoom

Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a consant aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Not a fisheye

Less magnification

Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750

Less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250

Slightly cheaper

Auto focus

Narrower aperture

Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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Tokina
10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f
vs
Nikon Nikkor
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX