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 Rokinon 35mm f1.4 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. Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 112mm. The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX with a length of 60mm, is 52mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a larger diameter of 73mm compared to the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's 63mm 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 35mm f2.8 Macro DX weighs 340g, which means it is 320g (48%) lighter than the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 which has a weight of 660g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Rokinon 35mm f1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Rokinon 35mm f1.4 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 35mm f2.8 Macro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Rokinon 35mm f1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Samsung NX mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Rokinon 35mm f1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4.