Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF
When comparing Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF 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 Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F which weighs 550 g, compared to the loser Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art - Canon EF which weighs 1020 g.
Winner: Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F
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 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF:
| Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art - Canon EF | |
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| Brand | Tokina | Sigma |
| Weight | 550 g | 1020 g |
| Mount | Nikon F Mount | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 11 - 16 mm | 24 - 70 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Parfocal | Missing | Yes |