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 11-16mm f2.8 DX for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 5g (0%) lighter than the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF and the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF has the Canon EF-S lens mount whereas the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 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 11-16mm f2.8 DX is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
11-16mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
