Tokina
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
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Sigma
70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Shorter 89 mm vs 184 mm
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 2.1x shorter
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.4 kg
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 2.4x lighter
Better wide angle 11 mm vs 70 mm
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 6.4x better wide angle
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 Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly better telephoto 200 mm vs 16 mm
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 12.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
More magnification 1:3.5 (0.3x) vs 1:11.6 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 3.5x larger in your photo
More zoom 2.9x vs 1.5x
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 Around 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

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
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
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
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

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Pentax-k

Wildlife lens

$159
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Pentax-k vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Pentax SMC DA 70mm f/2.4

Low light lens

$697
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Significantly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA 70mm f/2.4 vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Pentax SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM

Wildlife lens

$1,397
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the SMC 60-250mm f/4 ED DA* SDM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Much longer
Weight Much heavier
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k
Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Pentax SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro

Macro lens

$847
Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the SMC DA FA 100mm f/2.8 WR Macro vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Pentax-k

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