Tokina
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
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 AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 5.3x vs 1.8x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 85 mm vs 133 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Better telephoto 85 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Lighter 485 g vs 1 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 72 mm vs 90 mm
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 20% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
16 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

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
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$670
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX 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

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

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

Fisheye lens

$1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,395
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Shorter
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro

Portrait lens

$369
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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