Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Both are Nikon F wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma · 2016

Pick the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
You shoot full frame: the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 is made for APS-C

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

You want a compact lens: 90 mm vs 131.5 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art and the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
	Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art	Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Brand	Sigma	Tokina
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Weight	not listed	570 g
Length	131.5 mm	90 mm shorter
Diameter	102 mm	84 mm slimmer
Filter thread	not listed	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.24 m closer	0.3 m
Max magnification	0.2× larger	0.13×
Optical design	16 elements / 11 groups	13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	HSM	not listed
Released	2016	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Focal length: 12-24mm both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art

Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line 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

The Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 is an APS-C wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4 for Nikon F mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.