The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z and the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M 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. Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 73mm. The Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M with a length of 71mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has a larger diameter of 74mm compared to the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z's 69mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z and Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z and the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M Size and Weight 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. Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z weighs 300g, which means it is 35g (10%) lighter than the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has a 67mm 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 Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M:
Lens Mounts
The Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Viltrox 23mm F1.4 Z 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 Tokina 11-18mm F2.8 ATX-M has a focal range of 11-18mm and 1.6X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 16.5-27mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
