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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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 Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

Slightly more zoom 2.1x vs 1.8x
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Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f

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
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f:28 mm
17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f:35 mm

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
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f:1.8x
17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f:2.1x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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
Zeiss Distagon  T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,843

Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f

Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$826

Length Is shorter
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250

Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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

$569

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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor

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

$1,903 - $1,997

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
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
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

$90 - $197

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
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
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

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
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

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Nikon Nikkor  18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569

Aperture Wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

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