Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II vs Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II and Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM.

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Manufacturer Tokina Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Release Year 2009 2011
Release Date
MSRP N/A 4700 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 23 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 180 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 84 mm 114 mm
Length 89 mm 289 mm
Weight 540 gr 2950 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 105 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 LH1128-01
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A