Tokina
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Slightly more zoom 1.5x vs 1x
Help
 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
More magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:11.6 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 63 mm vs 89 mm
Help
 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 306 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 Around 50% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Learn more about
the Nikon 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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 Nikon-f:11 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:10.5 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f:16 mm
10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX:10.5 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

competitors

Shared 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

$938
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
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 Nikon-f
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Samyang 8mm Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Compare the 8mm Samsung-nx vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef

Sigma 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$899
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 EX DG Circular Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range More zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture 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 Nikon-f
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Fisheye lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Length Slightly longer
Diameter Slightly larger diameter
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology