The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF 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 Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF 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 Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF's 83mm 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 12-24mm f4G ED-IF weighs 485g, which means it is 240g (33%) lighter than the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX which has a weight of 725g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF 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 Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF and the Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX has the same Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Nikon 12-24mm f4G ED-IF 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.
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 21-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.