Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX vs Canon EF 28mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 .

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Manufacturer Tokina Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Release Year 2004 1987
Release Date
MSRP N/A 269 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
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 F2.8
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 F2.8
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 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 5 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
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 F2.8
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 67 mm
Length 89 mm 42 mm
Weight 570 gr 185 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 EW-65 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A