Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 GvsTokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E PLUS
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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atx-m 33mm F1.4 E PLUS
33mm / F1.4
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the E 16-55mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-55mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the atx-m 33mm F1.4 E PLUS suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 16-55mm F2.8 G100mm long × 73mm diameter
atx-m 33mm F1.4 E PLUS left out of the diagram: no dimensions on file.
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E PLUS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 33mm | −17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 33mm | +22mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 33cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 494g | — | No data |
| Length | 100mm | — | No data |
| Diameter | 73mm | — | No data |
| Filter size | 67mm | 52mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 16-55mm F2.8 G relative to atx-m 33mm F1.4 E PLUS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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atx-m 33mm F1.4 E PLUS
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