Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF

Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF

When comparing Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF and Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2), which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) or Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF:

	Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)	Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Panavision	Tokina
Weight	4700 g	Missing
Lens Mount	Missing	Canon EF
Focal Length	40 - 80 mm	11 - 16 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic	Yes	Missing
Anamorphic Squeeze Factor	2	Missing
Minimum Focus Distance	99.1 cm	Missing
Type	Zoom	Zoom