Sony 28mm F2.8 vs Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 28mm F2.8 and Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX.

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Product
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Name Sony 28mm F2.8 Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Manufacturer Sony Tokina
SKU SAL28F28
Release Date and Price
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Release Year 2006 2010
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Mount Sony A Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Screw drive from camera No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,13
Aperture
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Construction 5 elements  /  5 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Focal Length 28 mm 16-28 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
12 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 66 mm 90 mm
Length 43 mm 133 mm
Weight 185 gr 950 gr
Other
Sony 28mm F2.8
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 49 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included (Solid Construction)
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A