Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 AF Pro DX
Both are Canon EF wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM if
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 16mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.22× vs 0.09× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 AF Pro DX is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, photojournalism
Pick the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 AF Pro DX if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 80 g lighter (560 g vs 640 g)
- You want a wider view: 11mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 89 mm vs 111.6 mm long
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
13 differences| Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM | Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 AF Pro DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tokina
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
11-16mm
|
| Weight |
640 g
|
560 g
lighter
|
| Length |
111.6 mm
|
89 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
88.5 mm
|
84 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.22×
larger
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2007
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
The second iteration of Canon's wide-angle f/2.8 L zoom, weather-sealed and popular for landscape and architecture work.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed
- 82mm filter thread
Cons
- Edges soft at wide apertures
- Heavy
- No stabilization
Our notes
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 AF Pro DX
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 AF Pro DX: an APS-C fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 11-16mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Canon EF mount cameras. A fast wide-angle zoom from Tokina's AT-X line.
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