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 Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R 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 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R with a length of 87mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R's 78mm 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. Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R weighs 410g, 26% (150g) lighter than the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX's weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has the Fujifilm X 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 Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX is also available in the Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX 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 Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R has a focal range of 10-24mm and 2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
