Canon EF 17–40mm lens vs Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 17–40mm lens is lighter by 70g.
- Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX goes wider (12mm vs 17mm).
- Canon EF 17–40mm lens reaches further (40mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | EF 17–40mm lens | 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tokina |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 17-40mm | 12-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2003 | n/a |
| Weight g | 500 (lighter) | 570 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 77 |
| Length mm | 96.8 | 90.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.5 | 84.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Blades | n/a | 9 |
| Format | n/a | aps-c |
| Groups | n/a | 11 |
| Elements | n/a | 13 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.12 |
Canon EF 17–40mm lens
The Canon EF 17–40mm lens is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 17-40mm at f/4 for Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX
This 12-24mm f/4 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens from Tokina fits Canon EF mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.