Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
When comparing Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM and Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM which weighs 165 g, compared to the loser Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F which weighs 550 g.
Winner: Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F and Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM:
| Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F | Canon RF 16mm F2.8 STM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Canon |
| Year | Missing | 2021 |
| Weight | 550 g | 165 g |
| Mount | Nikon F Mount | Canon RF |
| Focal Length | 11 - 16 mm | 16 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 13 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 43 |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |