Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 is faster by 2 stops (f/4.0 vs f/8.0), letting in more light.
- Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM goes wider (8mm vs 12mm).
- Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 reaches further (24mm vs 15mm).
| Spec | EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM | AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 11 | n/a |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 14 | n/a |
| Weight g | 540.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 83.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 78.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.15 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.34 | n/a |
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 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.