The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM and the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF 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. Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 135mm. The Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF with a length of 134mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 96mm compared to the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF's 89mm 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 Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF weighs 940g, 18% (210g) lighter than the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM's weight of 1150g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM and the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM has a focal range of 14-24mm and
1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
22.4 - 38.4mm.
On the other hand, the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has a focal range of 16-28mm and 1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.6 - 44.8mm.