Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX vs Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX and Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM .

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Manufacturer Tokina Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Release Year 2004 1995
Release Date
MSRP N/A 489 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 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 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Maximum Aperture F4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Focal Length 12-24 mm 28 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 No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 73 mm
Length 89 mm 55 mm
Weight 570 gr 310 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F1.8 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 EW-63 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A