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 II and the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM 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. Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II with a length of 89mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM's 80mm 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 11-16mm f2.8 DX II weighs 560g, which means it is 85g (13%) lighter than the Canon 14mm f2.8L II USM which has a weight of 645g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II 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 Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is also available in Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has a focal range of 11-16mm and
1.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
17.6-25.6mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
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.