The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX and the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED 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 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is the longer of the two lenses at 133mm. The Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED with a length of 132mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX's 90mm 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 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX weighs 950g, which means it is 20g (2%) lighter than the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED which has a weight of 970g.
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has a focal range of 16-28mm and
1.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
25.6 - 44.8mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8G ED has a focal range of 14-24mm and 1.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21 - 36mm.
