Tokina
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
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Nikon Nikkor
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Slightly cheaper $749.00 vs $1,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $550 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 3.2x vs 1.8x
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 More than 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly shorter 112 mm vs 133 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f:28 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF 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 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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

Advantages

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

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

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $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
Zeiss CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef

Zeiss CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Shorter
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Compare the CP.2 18mm/T3.6 Canon-ef vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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