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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef

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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the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

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 Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
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the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef

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 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef:12 mm
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef: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 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef:24 mm
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:16 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef:1:8 (0.1x)
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:1:11.6 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Zoom range Poor zoom Help
12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef:2x
11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Canon-ef:1.5x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$649

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739

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
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649

Magnification Has better macro
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,467 - $1,699

Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$599

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124AF Pro DX II Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG ASP HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG ASP HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$849

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$859

Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$349

Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Slightly less zoom

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