The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro and the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro 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 atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 95mm. The Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro with a length of 63mm, is 32mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro's 73mm 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. Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro weighs 305g, 42% (225g) lighter than the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro's weight of 530g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro has the Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro is also available in the Nikon F (FX) , Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
160mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56mm.
