Tokina
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
 vs
Canon
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Cheaper $599.00 vs $2,159.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,560 cheaper (3.6x less)
Slightly more zoom 1.5x vs 1x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:11 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:16 mm
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:1:11.6 (0.1x)
EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM:1:10 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Compare the Distagon 15mm f/2.8 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Compare the EF 15mm f/2.8 vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Tokina AT-X 107 DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Canon-ef

Tokina AT-X 107 DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$689
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the AT-X 107 DX 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

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