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

differences

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

Much narrower aperture

f/22

f/4.5

At its narrowest, the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef goes 4.6 f-stops narrower

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

More magnification

1:5.1 (0.2x)

1:11.6 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo

More zoom

2.4x

1.5x

More than 60% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Learn more about
the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

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

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Poor zoom

11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:	1.5x
SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef:	2.4x

competitors

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

Wide angle lens

$759

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a silent focus motor

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

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

Wide angle lens

$429

Has a silent focus motor

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

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

Wide angle lens

$649

Has a silent focus motor

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

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

Wide angle lens

$599

Has a silent focus motor

Has a 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

Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

Has a silent focus motor

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

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449

Has a wider aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

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

Wide angle lens

$569

Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499

Fisheye lens

Has a silent focus motor

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

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

Wide angle lens

$349

Is a prime lens

Auto focus

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

Fisheye lens

$649

Fisheye lens

Has a silent focus motor

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-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,179

Image stabilization

Much narrower aperture

Slightly more expensive

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499

Much narrower aperture

Has a consant aperture

Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Canon-ef vs the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef

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

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef