Tokina
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha
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Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha
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/3.5
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 At its widest, the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 11 mm vs 28 mm
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 2.5x better wide angle
Slightly shorter 89 mm vs 99 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Much more zoom 10.7x vs 1.5x
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 Around 7.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 16 mm
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 Around 19x more reach, less perspective distortion
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:11.6 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 4x larger in your photo
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
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.

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$479
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha
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 Sony-alpha
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

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 Sony-alpha vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification More magnification
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$149
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

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