Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX
Both are Canon EF wide zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if
- You want a wider view: 15mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 30mm vs 28mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX does not
Pick the Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 150 g lighter (950 g vs 1100 g)
Spec differences
10 differences| Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Tokina
|
| Focal length |
15-30mm
|
16-28mm
|
| Weight |
1100 g
|
950 g
lighter
|
| Length |
not listed
|
133 mm
|
| Diameter |
98.4 mm
|
90 mm
slimmer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 13 groups
|
15 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.28 m both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
Our notes
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
The Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 15-30mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Our notes
Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX
Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX: a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 16-28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. A professional-grade constant-aperture zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
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