Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
When comparing Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS 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 Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS which weighs 1470 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 Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS:
| Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F | Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Sony |
| Weight | 550 g | 1470 g |
| Mount | Nikon F Mount | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 11 - 16 mm | 300 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 200 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |