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Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Both are Canon EF wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM if

  • You want a wider view: 10mm vs 12mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.13× maximum magnification

Pick the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 if

  • You need more reach: 24mm vs 20mm at the long end
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM and the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Brand
Sigma
Tokina
Focal length
10-20mm
12-24mm
Weight
not listed
570 g
Length
not listed
90 mm
Diameter
not listed
84 mm
Min focus distance
0.24 m closer
0.3 m
Max magnification
0.15× larger
0.13×
Aperture blades
6
9 more blades
Optical design
14 elements / 10 groups
13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
HSM
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Canon EF both
Type
Wide Zoom both
Format
APS-C both
Max aperture
f/4 both
Filter thread
77 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

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

A 10-20mm f/4-5.6 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4: an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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