Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G EDvsTokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF
AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
18-35mm / F3.5-4.5
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ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF
11-20mm / F2.8
17-30mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED suits you better
- Weight170g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-35mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF suits you better
- Brightness0.6 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
- AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED95mm long × 83mm diameter
- ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF92mm long × 89mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 11mm | +7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 20mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4.5 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 28cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.10× | +0.09x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 385g | 555g | −170g |
| Length | 95mm | 92mm | +3mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 89mm | −6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 82mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2021 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED relative to ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
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ATX-i 11-20mm F2.8 CF
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