Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM vs Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM and Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX.

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Product
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Name Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Manufacturer Canon Tokina
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Release Year 2012 2004
Release Date 2012-11-06
MSRP 1499 USD N/A
Last known price 999 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,7
Aperture
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Maximum Aperture F4 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Focal Length 24-70 mm 12-24 mm
Zoom Range 46 mm 12 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 84 mm
Length 93 mm 89 mm
Weight 600 gr 570 gr
Other
Canon EF 24-70mm F4 L IS USM
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm F4 AF DX
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83L BH-777
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A