Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 2005

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

You need more reach: 105mm vs 24mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 does not
You want bigger close-ups: 0.23× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
You shoot full frame: the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 is made for APS-C
Our notes say it suits: Travel, events, landscapes

Pick the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 100 g lighter (570 g vs 670 g)
You want a wider view: 12mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.45 m
You want a compact lens: 90 mm vs 107 mm long
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 8

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM and the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
	Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM	Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX 12-24mm f/4
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Type	Superzoom	Wide Zoom
Format	Full frame	APS-C
Focal length	24-105mm	12-24mm
Weight	670 g	570 g lighter
Length	107 mm	90 mm shorter
Diameter	83.5 mm	84 mm
Min focus distance	0.45 m	0.3 m closer
Max magnification	0.23× larger	0.13×
Aperture blades	8	9 more blades
Optical design	18 elements / 13 groups	13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	USM	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2005	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, filter thread. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Filter thread: 77 mm both

Our notes

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

Our notes

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.