Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art vs Tokina AT-X 16-28 PRO FX 16-28mm f/2.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Tokina AT-X 16-28 PRO FX 16-28mm f/2.8 goes wider (16mm vs 18mm).
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art reaches further (35mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art | AT-X 16-28 PRO FX 16-28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Tokina |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-35mm | 16-28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.232 | 0.19 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Weight g | n/a | 950 |
| Length mm | n/a | 133.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 90.0 |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
The first constant f/1.8 zoom for APS-C DSLRs, covering 18-35mm. It is known for sharpness and prime-like speed.
Pros
- f/1.8 across the range
- Sharp
- Popular for video
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy for APS-C at about 810 g
Tokina AT-X 16-28 PRO FX 16-28mm f/2.8
A constant f/2.8 wide zoom for full-frame DSLRs covering 16-28mm. It has a bulbous front element.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Sharp
- Robust build
Cons
- Heavy
- Bulbous front element