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 Samyang 10mm f2.8 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 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Samyang 10mm f2.8 with a length of 77mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has a larger diameter of 86mm compared to the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II's 84mm 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 20g (3%) lighter than the Samyang 10mm f2.8 which has a weight of 580g.
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Samyang 10mm f2.8 has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is also available in the Nikon F (DX) and Sony Alpha mounts.
Samyang 10mm f2.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds 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 Samyang 10mm f2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 10mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
