The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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. Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R with a length of 87mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's 78mm 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. Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R weighs 410g, which means it is 150g (26%) lighter than the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a focal range of 10-24mm and
2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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.
