Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF
When comparing Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF 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 Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF which weighs 290 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: Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF
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 Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary Fuji XF:
| Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F | Sigma 18-50mm f/2,8 DC DN Contemporary - Fuji XF | |
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| Brand | Tokina | Sigma |
| Weight | 550 g | 290 g |
| Mount | Nikon F Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Focal Length | 11 - 16 mm | 18 - 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 12 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 55 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 7 mm |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | No |