Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM § 03 Head to head
Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM vs Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4
Canon 16–35mm f/4 has a wider field of view. Tokina 17–35mm f/4 is 16 mm shorter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM is a 16–35mm f/4 zoom, and the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 is a 17–35mm f/4 zoom. On paper the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM 
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Key differences
Why is the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM better than the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4?
- Wider field of view (16mm vs 17mm)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Smaller filter thread (77 mm vs 82 mm)
Why is the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better than the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM?
- 16 mm shorter (97 mm vs 112.8 mm long)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2014)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM | Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16–35mm | 17–35mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 615 g (21.69 oz) | 609 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 82.6 x 112.8 mm | 89 x 97 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.28 m (11.02 inches) | 0.28 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 13 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm ◆ | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2014 | 2020 |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Tokina
- 112.8 × 82.6 mm
- 97 × 89 mm
The Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM is 16 mm longer and 6 g heavier than the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4.
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Sample frames
Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4?
- The Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 weighs 609 g, 6 g less than the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM (615 g).
- Do the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM and the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 have image stabilization?
- Only the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
- Is the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM or the Tokina ATX-i 17-35 mm f/4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Canon EF 16-35 mm f/4L IS USM has the edge: it goes wider, to 16mm against 17mm.
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