The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 Z 14-30mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M with a length of 71mm, is 14mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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. Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M weighs 335g, which means it is 150g (30%) lighter than the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S which has a weight of 485g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 14-30mm F4 S has a focal range of 14-30mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 45mm .
