Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef vs Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Has a consant aperture

Yes

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

Learn more about
the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Narrower aperture

f/27

f/22

At its narrowest, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM goes 0.6 f-stops narrower

More magnification

1:6 (0.2x)

1:11.6 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 90% larger in your photo

Slightly more zoom

2.2x

1.5x

More than 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Slightly lighter

385 g

0.6 kg

More than 30% lighter

Learn more about
the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:	11 mm
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	10 mm

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Poor telephoto

11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:	16 mm
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	22 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Poor zoom

11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:	1.5x
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM:	2.2x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$479

Has a 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

Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Is a fisheye lens

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

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

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

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Wide angle lens

$649

Has a 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

Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a narrower aperture

Has a lower max f/stop

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

Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$449

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef.

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

Wide angle lens

$938

Much wider aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Wider aperture

More expensive

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

discussion Which do you think is better?

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Tokina
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
vs
Canon
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM