Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF vs Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*

Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF vs Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*

When comparing Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* and Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF and Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T* 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.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF and Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*:

	Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 for Canon EF	Zeiss Distagon 2.8/28 T*
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Tokina	Zeiss
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Missing
Focal Length	11 - 16 mm	28 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Type	Zoom	Missing