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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f

Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly more zoom 2x vs 1.5x
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Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:8 (0.1x) vs 1:11.6 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
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Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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At its widest, the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f:12 mm
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f:11 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f:24 mm
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f:16 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f:1:8 (0.1x)
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f:1:11.6 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

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Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$908

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX II Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 Pro DX Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$569

Aperture Wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Zoom range Slightly less zoom

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f.

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