Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Detailed Comparison

Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX vs Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

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Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX

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Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX vs Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX and Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD, two Standard Zoom lenses from Tokina and Tamron.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX Key Specs

16-50mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 610g.

Diameter: 84mm

Length: 97mm

Min Focus Distance:0.3m

Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Key Specs

17-50mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format:

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 430g.

Diameter: 74mm

Length: 82mm

Min Focus Distance:0.27m

Max Magnification:0.22x

Reasons to choose Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX over Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

Focal Length - Wide	16mm vs 17mm	1mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom	3.10x vs 2.90x	More flexible focal coverage
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust

Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF over Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX

Weight	430g vs 610g	180g lighter
Diameter	74mm vs 84mm	10mm smaller in diameter
Length	82mm vs 97mm	15mm shorter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.27m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.22x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX and Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

Internal Focusing	Yes vs Yes	Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs Yes	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX and Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming

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Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX vs Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 DX	Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD
Brand	Tokina	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	16-50mm	17-50mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	-	Yes
Zoom Ratio	3.1X	2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	15	16
Optical Groups	12	13
Special Elements	SD element	2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 LD (Low Dispersion) glass element 1 XR (Extra Refractive) element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.27m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.22X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	610g	430g
Diameter	84mm	74mm
Length	97mm	82mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	BH-777	flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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