Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM vs Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
Both are Sony E wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM if
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 18mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape and astro, architecture, wedding and event wide shots
Pick the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 345 g lighter (335 g vs 680 g)
- You want a wider view: 11mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.28 m
- You want a compact lens: 74 mm vs 121.6 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tokina
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
11-18mm
|
| Weight |
680 g
|
335 g
lighter
|
| Length |
121.6 mm
|
74 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
|
74 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2017
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony's first f/2.8 ultra-wide zoom for full-frame E-mount, covering 16-35mm at a constant aperture. It takes 82mm front filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- 82mm screw-in filter thread
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Weighs about 680 g, heavier than the GM II
- No stabilization in the lens
Our notes
Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
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