Tokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M vs Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF

It's a trade-off

Tokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M

£472.54from

Closer focusing
More aperture blades

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Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF

£235from

Cheaper
249.4g lighter

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The short answer

The Tokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M and Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF differ mainly in focal length — 11-18mm versus 35mm — so the right choice comes down to the field of view you want rather than one lens outperforming the other. The Tokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M offers closer minimum focusing, while the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF offers a lower price (£237.54 less) and a lighter body (249.4g less).

Our take: If you're unsure, the Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF is the safer value pick — step up to the Tokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M only if you want a broader field of view (11-18mm) and closer minimum focusing.

Which should you buy?

It really comes down to field of view — 11-18mm versus 35mm — pick the one that frames what you shoot.

Choose the

Tokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M

…if you want:

A broader field of view (11-18mm)
Closer minimum focusing

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Choose the

Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF

…if you want:

More reach (35mm)
A lower price (£237.54 less)
A lighter body (249.4g less)

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Full specifications

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Specs	Tokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M	Samyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF
Price	Price £472.54on eBay Check Amazon Price Check Ebay Price	Price £235on eBay Check Amazon Price Check Ebay Price Cheaper
Brand	BrandTokina	BrandSamyang
Sensor Format	Sensor Format APS-C	Sensor Format Full-Frame
⚠️ These lenses cover different sensor formats — crop factor applies when comparing focal lengths.
Mount	Mount Sony E (APS-C)	Mount Sony E FE (Full-Frame)
Category	CategoryUltra Wide	CategoryStandard
Use Case	Use Case ArchitecturalAstroLandscapeTravelVlogging	Use Case EverydayStreetTravelEnvironmentalLow Light
Focal Length	Focal Length11mm - 18mm	Focal Length35mm
Angle of View	Angle of View77° - 104°	Angle of View63.4°
Aperture	Aperture f/2.8 (max)f/22 (min)	Aperture f/2.8 (max)f/22 (min)
Blades	Blades9 Smoother bokeh	Blades7
Circular Aperture	Circular ApertureYes	Circular ApertureYes
Min Focus Distance	Min Focus Distance0.19m Focuses closer	Min Focus Distance0.35m
Max Magnification	Max Magnification0.1x	Max Magnification0.1x
Filter Diameter	Filter Diameter67mm	Filter Diameter49mm
Weight	Weight335g	Weight85.6g Lighter
Stabilization	StabilizationNo (relies on camera)	StabilizationNo (relies on camera)
Auto Focus	Auto FocusYes	Auto FocusYes
Release Date	Release Date2022	Release Date2017
	View full detailsTokina 11-18mm f2.8 ATX-M	View full detailsSamyang 35mm f/2.8 FE AF