The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR 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 AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR with a length of 73mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR's 77mm 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 AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR weighs 230g, which means it is 310g (57%) lighter than the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II which has a weight of 540g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount whereas the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount and Canon T8i, Canon 90D and Canon SL3 for the Canon EF Mount.
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II is also available in Nikon F (DX) mount.
Focal Range
Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX 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 19.2-38.4mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
