Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Ultra-Wideangle Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(DX) Mount cameras.Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX was replaced with Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 DX II Nikon F DX. Follow the link to read our comparison of these lenses:
Compare Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX Nikon F DX vs Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 DX II Nikon F DX
What type of photography is the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Lenses in Nikon F (DX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f4 IF DX lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Internal Focusing |
| Fast Aperture at Tele end |
| Constant f4 aperture throughout the range |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX is compatible with cameras that have a 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 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX has a maximum diameter of 84mm and total length of 90mm. It weighs 570g / 20.1 oz.
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX:
Focal Range
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX 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 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.
Lenses Similar to Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX With Optical Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX 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 compared 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 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.
Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f4 from 12mm all the way to the 24mm .
| Focal Length |
Max Aperture |
Min Aperture |
|
12mm
|
F4 |
F22 |
|
24mm
|
F4 |
F22 |
Optical Formula
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- SD glass elements
- 2 sharp-cut aspherical elements
Lens Hood
Tokina 12-24mm f4 DX comes with a removable 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 is available in Black color.
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