Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM 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
- Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX is faster by 2 stops (f/4.0 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM is lighter by 30g.
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM goes wider (8mm vs 12mm).
- Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX reaches further (24mm vs 15mm).
| Spec | EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tokina |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Fisheye | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 8-15mm (wider) | 12-24mm |
| Max aperture | f/8.0 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Weight g | 540.0 (lighter) | 570 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | 90.0 |
| Diameter mm | 78.5 | 84.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.34 | 0.12 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 77 |
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM
A zoom fisheye giving a circular image at 8mm and a full-frame diagonal fisheye at 15mm on full-frame bodies. Weather-sealed L design.
Pros
- Zoom fisheye range
- Circular image at 8mm
- Weather-sealed
- Crisp optics
Cons
- Fisheye distortion limits general use
- Exposed bulbous front element
- No front filter thread
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.