Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM § 03 Head to head
Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM vs Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4
Sigma 12–24mm f/4 focuses 10 cm closer. Tokina 12–24mm f/4 is 610 g lighter.
The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM is a 12–24mm f/4 zoom, and the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 is a 12–24mm f/4 zoom. On paper the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM 
Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM better than the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4?
- Focuses 10 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.3 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2008)
Why is the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 better than the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM?
- 610 g lighter (540 g vs 1150 g)
- 42 mm shorter (89.5 mm vs 131.5 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 610 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 610 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM | Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12–24mm | 12–24mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full frame | APS-C |
| Weight | 1150 g (40.57 oz) | 540 g (19.05 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 102 mm | 84 x 89.5 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) ◆ | 0.3 m (11.81 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 13 elements in 11 groups |
| Filter size | — | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Nikon F, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2016 | 2008 |
| Price | $1,599 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Tokina
- 131.5 × 102 mm
- 89.5 × 84 mm
The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM is 42 mm longer and 610 g heavier than the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4.
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Sample frames
Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM or the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4?
- The Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 weighs 540 g, 610 g less than the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM (1150 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM or the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4?
- The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.3 m for the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4.
- Is the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM or the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 610 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM or the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Tokina AT-X 124 PRO DX II AF 12-24 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 610 g lighter to carry.
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