Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX AF - Monture Canon EF-S
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | Tokina 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX AF - Monture Canon EF-S |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Mount | canon-ef-s | canon-ef-s |
| Optics | ||
| Focal (difference) | 18-55 mm | 16-50 mm |
| Aperture (difference) | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Prime | No | No |
| Stabilization (difference) | Yes | No |
Verdict
Pick Model A if you need a slightly longer reach at the tele end (55 mm vs 50 mm) and a marginally lower price (89 EUR vs 84 EUR) while still benefiting from image stabilization. Model B stays the better choice if you prioritize a brighter constant f/2.8 aperture for low-light performance and a wider starting focal length (16 mm vs 18 mm).