The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II and the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is the longer of the two lenses at 106mm. The Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II with a length of 90mm, is 16mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II's 84mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II weighs 540g, which means it is 185g (25%) lighter than the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX which has a weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II and the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3.
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Focal Range
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II has a focal range of 12-24mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
19.2-38.4mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has a focal range of 14-20mm and 1.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 22.4-32mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.