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 f2 IS 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 f2 IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 63mm. The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX with a length of 60mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM also has a larger diameter of 78mm 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. Canon 35mm f2 IS USM weighs 335g, 1% (5g) lighter than the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX's weight of 340g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM has a 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 35mm f2 IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and the Canon 35mm f2 IS 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 f2 IS USM's widest aperture value is
F2.0.