The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX and the Canon 14mm f2.8L 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 17-35mm f4 Pro FX weighs 600g, which means it is 45g (6%) lighter than the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM which has a weight of 645g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX and the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX has a focal range of 17-35mm and
2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
27.2 - 56mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 22.4mm.
