The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX and the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II 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.
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
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX and the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX and the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II 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 11-16mm f2.8 DX is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
11-16mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.