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 and the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR 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. Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 76mm. The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 with a length of 74mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR's 69mm 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. Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 weighs 318g, which means it is 52g (14%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR which has a weight of 370g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR has a 62mm 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:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5.
Focal Range
Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 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 Fujifilm XF 18mm F1.4 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
