Canon EF 22–55mm lens vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

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

Canon · 1998

Pick the Canon EF 22–55mm lens if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 395 g lighter (175 g vs 570 g)
You need more reach: 55mm vs 24mm at the long end
You want a compact lens: 59 mm vs 90 mm long

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

You want a wider view: 12mm vs 22mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.35 m

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 22–55mm lens and the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
	Canon EF 22–55mm lens	Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	22-55mm	12-24mm
Weight	175 g lighter	570 g
Length	59 mm shorter	90 mm
Diameter	66 mm slimmer	84 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	77 mm
Min focus distance	0.35 m	0.3 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.13×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	13 elements / 11 groups
Released	1998	not listed

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

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

Our notes

Canon EF 22–55mm lens

The Canon EF 22–55mm lens is a standard zoom lens covering 22-55mm at f/4 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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.