The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon 35mm f1.4L USM is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX with a length of 60mm, is 26mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX's 73mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX weighs 340g, which means it is 240g (41%) lighter than the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM which has a weight of 580g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Canon 35mm f1.4L USM's widest aperture value is
F1.4.