Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED vs Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye
Nikon 10–24mm f/3.5-4.5 has a longer reach. Tokina 10–17mm f/3.5-4.5 is 110 g lighter.
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is a 10–24mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom, and the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye is a 10–17mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom. On paper the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED better than the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- Longer reach (24mm vs 17mm)
- More aperture blades (7 vs 6)
Why is the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED?
- 110 g lighter (350 g vs 460 g)
- 16 mm shorter (71.1 mm vs 87 mm long)
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.14 m vs 0.24 m)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 10–24mm | 10–17mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-29 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Fisheye zoom lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 460 g (16.23 oz) | 350 g (12.3 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 82.5 x 87 mm | 69.5 mm (diameter) x 71.1 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.24 m (9.45 inches) | 0.14 m (5.5 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.39x |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 ◆ | 6 |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 9 groups | 10 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 77 mm | — |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 2009 | — |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Tokina
- 87 × 82.5 mm
- 71.1 × 69.5 mm
The Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is 16 mm longer and 110 g heavier than the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- The Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye weighs 350 g, 110 g less than the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED (460 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye?
- The Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye focuses down to 0.14 m, against 0.24 m for the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED.
- Do the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED and the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 10-24 mm f/3.5-4.5G ED or the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fisheye has the edge: it is 110 g lighter to carry.
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