Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM vs Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX
Both are Canon EF wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM if
- You need more reach: 35mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.12× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, handheld travel photography
Pick the Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 45 g lighter (570 g vs 615 g)
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You want a compact lens: 90 mm vs 112.8 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Canon
|
Tokina
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
16-35mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Weight |
615 g
|
570 g
lighter
|
| Length |
112.8 mm
|
90 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
82.6 mm
|
84 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.23×
larger
|
0.12×
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2014
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
Our notes
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
A stabilized wide-angle zoom with a constant f/4 aperture. Smaller and lighter than the f/2.8 versions, with a 77mm filter thread.
Pros
- Image stabilization
- Sharp across the frame
- Lighter than the f/2.8
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- f/4 limits astrophotography
- Less shallow depth of field
- Not as fast as the f/2.8 versions
Our notes
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.
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