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 Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR 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. Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 125mm. The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II with a length of 89mm, is 36mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR's 83mm 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 125g (18%) lighter than the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR which has a weight of 685g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II and the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR 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
The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is also available in the Canon EF 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
16.5-24mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 16-35mm f4G ED VR has a focal range of 16-35mm and 2.2X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 52.5mm.
