Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro
When comparing Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro 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 Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro which weighs 236 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: Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro
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 50/2.8 Macro:
| Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F | Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Sony |
| Weight | 550 g | 236 g |
| Mount | Nikon F Mount | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 11 - 16 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 16 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 55 |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |