Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF
Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F vs Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF
When comparing Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 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 Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF which weighs 2760 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 Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF:
| Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Nikon F | Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF | |
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| Brand | Tokina | Tokina |
| Weight | 550 g | 2760 g |
| Mount | Nikon F Mount | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 11 - 16 mm | 18 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 45 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 114 mm |