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 16mm f2.0 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 11-16mm f2.8 DX II weighs 560g, which means it is 23g (3%) lighter than the Samyang 16mm f2.0 which has a weight of 583g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II and the Samyang 16mm f2.0 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 Samyang 16mm f2.0 has the Canon EF 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 Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II is also available in the Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Samyang 16mm f2.0 is also available in Canon EF-M , Fujifilm X, Nikon F (DX), Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Sony E and Samsung NX 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 Samyang 16mm f2.0 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 16mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 25.6mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
