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Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 DX II Nikon F (DX) Review

Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 DX II

Main Features

  • 12-24mm Focal Range
  • F4.0 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 540g.
  • Diameter: 84mm
  • Length: 90mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.3m
  • Max Magnification:0.13x
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Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II Overview

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II is an Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

Tokina replaced the older Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX Nikon F DX with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 DX II Nikon F DX vs Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX Nikon F DX


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Lens Mount

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II is compatible with cameras that have 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.

Focal Range

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 18-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD. in Nikon F (DX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Zoom Method

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compare to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.13x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.13x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 12mm all the way to the 24mm .

Optical Formula

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups .

Lens Hood

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is BH-777.

Body Colour

Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 DX II


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Internal Focusing
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f4 Aperture throughout the range

CONs
Slow Aperture at Wide end
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Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX II Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 12-24mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 2.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.0
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 11

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.13X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 540g
Diameter 84mm
Length 90mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code BH-777
Tripod Collar No
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