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 Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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. Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M with a length of 71mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 75mm 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 Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 110g (24%) lighter than the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 445g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and the Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM 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 .
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 Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm .
