Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 vs Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

Both are Nikon F wide zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Tokina

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

f/4570 g

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Sigma

8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM

f/4.5HSM

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

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
You need more reach: 24mm vs 16mm at the long end
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7

Pick the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM if

You want a wider view: 8mm vs 12mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 and the Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
	Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4	Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Brand	Tokina	Sigma
Focal length	12-24mm	8-16mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅓ stop faster	f/4.5
Weight	570 g	not listed
Length	90 mm	not listed
Diameter	84 mm	not listed
Filter thread	77 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.3 m	0.24 m closer
Aperture blades	9 more blades	7
Optical design	13 elements / 11 groups	15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Wide Zoom both
Format: APS-C both
Max magnification: 0.13× both
Image stabilization: No both

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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.

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