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 Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF 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 Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is the longer of the two lenses at 134mm. The Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX with a length of 133mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF's 89mm 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 Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF weighs 940g, 1% (10g) lighter than the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX's weight of 950g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX and the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.