Tokina
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
 vs
Pentax SMC
DA 14mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Slightly cheaper $569.00 vs $946.95
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 The best price we've seen is $378 cheaper (around 40% less)
Slightly more zoom 1.5x vs 1x
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 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 Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 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)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 69 mm vs 89 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 420 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Pentax SMC DA 14mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8

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
DA 14mm f/2.8:14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f:16 mm
DA 14mm f/2.8:14 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
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.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f:1.5x
DA 14mm f/2.8:1x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is 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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the SMC DA 14mm f/2.8
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM vs the SMC DA 14mm f/2.8

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

$938
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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
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

$429
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/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f 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
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
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
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 Nikon-f

Pentax SMC DA 14mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF

Low light lens

$629
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF vs the SMC DA 14mm f/2.8
Pentax SMC -DA 15mm f/4 ED AL

Pentax SMC -DA 15mm f/4 ED AL

Wide angle lens

$647
Length Shorter
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the SMC -DA 15mm f/4 ED AL vs the SMC DA 14mm f/2.8
Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL

Pentax SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL

Wide angle lens

$897
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 12-24mm f/4 ED AL vs the SMC DA 14mm f/2.8
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Pentax-k

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$479
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 14mm f/2.8
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Pentax-k

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Pentax-k

Fisheye lens

$609
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Pentax-k vs the SMC DA 14mm f/2.8

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