The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 82mm. The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX with a length of 60mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm 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. Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 weighs 295g, which means it is 45g (13%) lighter than the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX which has a weight of 340g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic S 35mm F1.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX:
Lens Mounts
The Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Panasonic S 35mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX's widest aperture value is
F2.8.
