Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM vs Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM is faster by 1.1 stops (f/11.0 vs f/16.0), letting in more light.
- Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX is lighter by 230g.
- Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM goes wider (11mm vs 16mm).
- Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX reaches further (28mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | EF 11-24mm f/4L USM | AF 16-28mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro SD FX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tokina |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 11-24mm (wider) | 16-28mm |
| Max aperture | f/11.0 (faster) | f/16.0 |
| Released | 2015 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 13 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Weight g | 1180.0 | 950 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 132.0 | 133.0 |
| Diameter mm | 108.0 | 90.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 | 0.28 |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.19 |
Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM
A rectilinear ultra-wide zoom that goes wider than most full-frame lenses. It has a bulbous front element and no front filter thread.
Pros
- Extreme 11mm wide end
- Straight lines, not a fisheye
- Constant f/4
- Sharp for the range
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Heavy (about 1.2 kg)
- Bulbous front element is exposed
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.