Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM 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.

Canon

EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Tokina

12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX

Verdict at a glance

Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX is faster by 5.2 stops (f/4.0 vs f/24.0), letting in more light.
Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is lighter by 45g.
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX goes wider (12mm vs 24mm).
Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM reaches further (105mm vs 24mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM	12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Type	Superzoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	24-105mm	12-24mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/24.0	f/4.0 (faster)
Released	2014	n/a
Blades	7	9
Format	full-frame	aps-c
Groups	13	11
Af motor	STM	n/a
Elements	17	13
Weight g	525.0 (lighter)	570
Filter mm	77	77
Length mm	104.0	90.0
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	83.4	84.0
Min focus m	0.4	0.3 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.3	0.12

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

A lighter, non-L alternative to the 24-105mm f/4L with a stepping motor, stabilization and full-frame coverage. Aimed at video-friendly kit use.

Pros

Lighter than the L zoom
STM focusing suits video
Image stabilization
Closer minimum focus distance (0.4 m)

Cons

Variable aperture limits low-light use
No weather sealing
Barrel distortion at 24mm

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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