The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF and the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 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 Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is the longer of the two lenses at 134mm. The Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX with a length of 133mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF's 89mm 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 Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF weighs 940g, which means it is 10g (1%) lighter than the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX which has a weight of 950g.
Lens Mounts
The Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Tokina 16-28mm f2.8 Pro FX is also available in Nikon F (FX) mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
16-28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
