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differences

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

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

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.2x) 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 2x vs 1.5x
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Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:11 mm
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:10 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:16 mm
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:20 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:1:11.6 (0.1x)
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:1:6.7 (0.2x)

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
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X 107 DX Nikon-f

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

Fisheye lens

$579

Magnification Has better macro
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$399

Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop

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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
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
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
Magnification 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 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$908

Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$569

Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649

Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
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

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier

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