The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX and the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 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. Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 83mm. The Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX with a length of 78mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6's 72mm 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. Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 weighs 470g, 22% (140g) lighter than the Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX's weight of 610g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58 for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX has a focal range of 17-135mm and
7.9X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
25.5-202.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 has a focal range of 16-105mm and 6.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 24-157.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
