The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF and the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX 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 AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF with a length of 89mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF's 84mm 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 atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF weighs 555g, which means it is 170g (23%) lighter than the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX which has a weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF-S Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF is also available in the Canon EF-S mount.
Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF has a focal range of 11-16mm and
1.5X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
17.6-25.6mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has a focal range of 14-20mm and 1.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 21-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
