The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 and the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II 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 12-24mm f4 DX II is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 with a length of 71mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6's 61mm 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. Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 weighs 298g, which means it is 242g (44%) lighter than the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II which has a weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 has the Nikon 1 lens mount whereas the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon 1 J5, Nikon 1 S2 and Nikon 1 J4 for the Nikon 1 Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 1 VR 10-100mm f4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 10-100mm and
10.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
27-270mm when used on a 1" format camera.
On the other hand, the 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 18-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
