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 12-24mm f4 DX for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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 30g (5%) lighter than the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX which has a weight of 570g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Ultra-Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II and the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II and the Tokina 12-24mm f4 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 12-24mm f4 DX II is also available in Canon EF mount.
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12-24mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.