The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 E 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. Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is the longer of the two lenses at 134mm. The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 E with a length of 101mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 E's 77mm 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. Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 E weighs 450g, which means it is 490g (52%) lighter than the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF which has a weight of 940g.
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
