The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 and the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II 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 RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II with a length of 89mm, is 34mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3's 80mm 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 11-16mm f2.8 DX II weighs 560g, 25% (190g) lighter than the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3's weight of 750g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (DX) mounts.
Focal Range
Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 has a focal range of 24-240mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
38.4 - 384mm.
On the other hand, the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has a focal range of 11-16mm and 1.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
