The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M 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 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M is the longer of the two lenses at 71mm. The Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C with a length of 64mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M Size and Weight 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. Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C weighs 255g, which means it is 80g (23%) lighter than the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M have the same Filter thread size of 67mm .
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C and the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 .
Leica L , Fujifilm X and Canon RF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN C has a focal range of 10-18mm and
1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has a focal range of 11-18mm and 1.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
