Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Canon EF 35mm f2.0

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Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Canon 35mm f2.0 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two lenses with different focal types: Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is a Macro Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and a max aperture of F2.8 whereas Canon 35mm f2.0 is a Wideangle Prime lens with a 35mm focal range and max aperture of F2.0.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 52mm

Max Format: APS-C / DX

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 340g.

Diameter: 73mm

Length: 60mm

Min Focus Distance:0.14m

Max Magnification:1x

Canon 35mm f2.0 Key Specs

35mm Focal Range

F2.0 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 52mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Canon EF Mount

Weight: 210g.

Diameter: 67mm

Length: 43mm

Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Max Magnification:0.23x

What type of photography are the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and Canon 35mm f2.0 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and the Canon 35mm f2.0 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type	Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX	Canon 35mm f2.0
Bird/Wildlife	Fair	Poor
Sports	Fair	Poor
Portrait	Good	Average
Travel	Average	Average
Street	Good	Excellent
Wedding	Good	Average
Walk Around	Average	Average
Vlogging	Average	Good
Landscape	Good	Very Good
Macro	Very Good	Fair

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is the longer of the two lenses at 60mm. The Canon 35mm f2.0 with a length of 43mm is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX also has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to Canon 35mm f2.0's 67mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Canon 35mm f2.0 weighs 210g, 38% (130g) lighter than the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX's weight of 340g.

Lens Mounts

Both Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and Canon 35mm f2.0 has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.

Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.

Focal Range

Reasons to choose Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX over Canon EF 35mm f2.0

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 5	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Minimum Focus Distance	0.14m vs 0.25m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs 0.23x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Canon EF 35mm f2.0 over Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

Max Aperture - Wide	2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	2 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Weight	210g vs 340g	130g lighter
Diameter	67mm vs 73mm	6mm smaller in diameter
Length	43mm vs 60mm	17mm shorter

Common Strengths of Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and Canon EF 35mm f2.0

Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs Yes	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and Canon EF 35mm f2.0

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Canon 35mm f2.0 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General
Brand	Tokina	Canon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Macro Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	5
Optics
Optical Elements	9	7
Optical Groups	8	5
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.14m	0.25m
Max Magnification	1X	0.23X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	Yes	No
Focus Method	Extending front	Unit
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	340g	210g
Diameter	73mm	67mm
Length	60mm	43mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	52mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	MH522	EW-65II
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	Hard Case LH-B9 Soft Case ES-C9/LP1011
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