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 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ with a length of 37mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ's 62mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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. Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ weighs 120g, 64% (215g) lighter than the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M's weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ has a 49mm 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 49mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and the Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ 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 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm .
