Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro and Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS.

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Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Tokina Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2007 2007
Release Date
MSRP N/A 199 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 14 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 35 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 68 mm
Length 60 mm 70 mm
Weight 340 gr 200 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Canon EF-S 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU MH522 EW-60C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A