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 18mm F2 R 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 is the longer of the two lenses at 74mm. The Fujifilm 18mm F2 R with a length of 41mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R's 65mm 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. Fujifilm 18mm F2 R weighs 116g, 63% (202g) lighter than the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8's weight of 318g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 and the Fujifilm 18mm F2 R 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 18mm F2 R 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.
