Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS 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.

Canon

EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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.
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX is lighter by 100g.
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX goes wider (12mm vs 24mm).
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM reaches further (105mm vs 24mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM	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	2005	n/a
Blades	8	9
Format	full-frame	aps-c
Groups	13	11
Af motor	USM	n/a
Elements	18	13
Weight g	670.0	570 (lighter)
Filter mm	77	77
Length mm	107.0	90.0
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	83.5	84.0
Min focus m	0.45	0.3 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.23	0.12

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

A constant-f/4 standard zoom with image stabilization. Canon sold it as a kit lens with several full-frame bodies, and it remains a common general-purpose choice.

Pros

Useful 24-105mm range
Constant f/4
Image stabilization
L-series dust and moisture resistance

Cons

Noticeable barrel distortion at 24mm
Vignetting wide open at the short end
Not fast enough for dim light

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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