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differences

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

Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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At its widest, the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
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 Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.1x) vs 1:11.6 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
Slightly more zoom 1.9x vs 1.5x
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More than 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly lighter 367 g vs 0.6 kg
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More than 30% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 35 mm vs 16 mm
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More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor  18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:16 mm
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:35 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:1:11.6 (0.1x)
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:1:6.7 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

Zoom range Poor zoom Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:1.5x
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF:1.9x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699

Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$449

Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
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
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$349

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Fisheye lens

$649

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,059

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom

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