Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Detailed Comparison

Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF vs Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD

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Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF

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Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF vs Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF and Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD, two Wideangle Zoom lenses from Tokina and Tamron.

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 Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF Key Specs

16-28mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 940g.

Diameter: 89mm

Length: 134mm

Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Max Magnification:0.19x

Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Key Specs

15-30mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Max Format:

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 1100g.

Diameter: 98mm

Length: 145mm

Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Max Magnification:0.2x

Reasons to choose Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF over Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD

Weight	940g vs 1100g	160g lighter
Diameter	89mm vs 98mm	9mm smaller in diameter
Length	134mm vs 145mm	11mm shorter

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD over Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF

Focal Length - Wide	15mm vs 16mm	1mm Wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	30mm vs 28mm	2mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Optical Zoom	2.00x vs 1.80x	More flexible focal coverage
Max Magnification	0.2x vs 0.19x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF and Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD

Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF and Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD

Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF vs Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF	Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD
Brand	Tokina	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	16-28mm	15-30mm
Image Stabilization		Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	-	-
Zoom Ratio	1.8X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F22	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	15	18
Optical Groups	13	13
Special Elements	3 aspherical + 3 SD elements, Multi Coating	Fluorine coating on front element, eBAND anti-reflective coating, XGM (expanded glass molded aspherical), low dispersion elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.19X	0.2X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	940g	1100g
Diameter	89mm	98mm
Length	134mm	145mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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