The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF and the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX 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. Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX with a length of 94mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF's 83mm 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 17-35mm f4 Pro FX weighs 600g, 19% (145g) lighter than the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF's weight of 745g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF and the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
17-35mm but while Nikon 17-35mm f2.8D ED-IF has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX's widest aperture value is
F4.0.