The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E and the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II 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. Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II is the longer of the two lenses at 111mm. The Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E with a length of 72mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E's 65mm 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-m 23mm F1.4 E weighs 276g, which means it is 698g (71%) lighter than the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II which has a weight of 974g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
