Canon EF 11–24mm lens vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Both are Canon EF wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 2015

Pick the Canon EF 11–24mm lens if

You want a wider view: 11mm vs 12mm at the wide end

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 610 g lighter (570 g vs 1180 g)
You want a compact lens: 90 mm vs 132 mm long

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 11–24mm lens and the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
	Canon EF 11–24mm lens	Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	11-24mm	12-24mm
Weight	1180 g	570 g lighter
Length	132 mm	90 mm shorter
Diameter	108 mm	84 mm slimmer
Filter thread	not listed	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.28 m closer	0.3 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.13×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	13 elements / 11 groups
Released	2015	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Canon EF 11–24mm lens

Canon EF 11–24mm lens: a wide-angle zoom lens with a 11-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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.