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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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. Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A is the longer of the two lenses at 86mm. The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M with a length of 71mm, is 15mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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.
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M and the Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A 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 Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 A has a focal range of 11-20mm and 1.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
