Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM vs Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM vs Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DXto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM over Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX

Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Minimum Focus Distance	0.28m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.14x vs 0.13x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX over Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

Max Aperture – Wide	4 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	4 vs 5.6	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 6	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight	570g vs 600g	30g lighter
Diameter	84mm vs 87mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Length	90mm vs 103mm	13mm shorter

Cons Of Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM and Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM vs Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM	Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX
Brand	Sigma	Tokina
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	12-24mm	12-24mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (internal)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	–	–
Zoom Lock	–	–
Zoom Ratio	2.0X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.5 – F5.6	F4.0
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	6	9
Optics
Optical Elements	16	13
Optical Groups	12	11
Special Elements	Four SLD glass elements Three aspherical elements	SD glass elements 2 sharp-cut aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.3m
Max Magnification	0.14X	0.13X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	600g	570g
Diameter	87mm	84mm
Length	103mm	90mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	Unknown	77mm
Filter Notes	Filters cannot be attached to this lens	Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Built-in	BH-777
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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