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 PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4
Sigma 12–24mm f/4 focuses 5 cm closer. Tokina 12–28mm f/4 has a longer reach.
The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM is a 12–24mm f/4 zoom, and the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 is a 12–28mm f/4 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM 
Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM better than the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.25 m)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs APS-C)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2013)
Why is the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 better than the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM?
- Longer reach (28mm vs 24mm)
- 620 g lighter (530 g vs 1150 g)
- 41 mm shorter (90.2 mm vs 131.5 mm long)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 620 g lighter to carry.
- architecture For architecture, the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 620 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM | Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12–24mm | 12–28mm |
| 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) | 530 g (18.70 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 102 mm | 84 x 90.2 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 14 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | — | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA | Nikon F, Canon EF-S |
| Released | 2016 | 2013 |
| Price | $1,599 launch price | — |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Tokina
- 131.5 × 102 mm
- 90.2 × 84 mm
The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM is 41 mm longer and 620 g heavier than the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4.
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Sample frames
Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM
Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4
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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 PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4?
- The Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 weighs 530 g, 620 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 PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4?
- The Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.25 m for the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4.
- Do the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM and the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM or the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 620 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma A 12-24 mm f/4 DG HSM or the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Tokina AT-X PRO DX 12-28 mm f/4 has the edge: it is 620 g lighter to carry.
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