Tokina
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
 vs
Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

vs

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/4
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 At its widest, the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
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 2x vs 1.5x
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 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef: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/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef: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/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef: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
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef:2x
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
Aperture Has a narrower 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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
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
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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM 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
Aperture 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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
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
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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
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
Aperture 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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
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
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
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,467 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM 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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,283
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* Canon-ef vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef
Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k

Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Pentax-k vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

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