Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Tokina Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2009 1999
Release Date
MSRP N/A 9199 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
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 550 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 84 mm 168 mm
Length 89 mm 456 mm
Weight 540 gr 5360 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 DX II
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 ET-160
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A