The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX weighs 725g, which means it is 35g (4%) lighter than the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM which has a weight of 760g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX and the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is also available in the Nikon F (DX) mount.
Focal Range
Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has a focal range of 14-20mm and
1.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
22.4-32mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.
