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 Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX 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 17-35mm f4 Pro FX is the longer of the two lenses at 94mm. The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX with a length of 89mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX'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 weighs 560g, which means it is 40g (6%) lighter than the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX which has a weight of 600g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX 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 is also available in the Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX is also available in Canon EF mount.
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 Tokina 17-35mm f4 Pro FX has a focal range of 17-35mm and 2.1X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 25.5 - 52.5mm.
