The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM and the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX 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. Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM with a length of 56mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM's 69mm 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 EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM weighs 190g, which means it is 150g (44%) lighter than the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX which has a weight of 340g.
Filter Threads
The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX:
Lens Mounts
The Canon EF-S 35mm F2.8 Macro IS STM has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
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 and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
