Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Zoom Digital Lens for Nikon AF Mount

by Tokina

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.3 x 3.5 x 3.3 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• ASIN: B00099C2M6
• Item model number: AF 12-24mm
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 22, 2007

Product Description

The AT-X 124 AF PRO DX lens is Tokina's first lens designed for use exclusively on digital SLR cameras with an APS-C sized sensor.

This lens gives the digital photographer an ultra wide-angle zoom lens that has the equivalent of an 18-36mm zoom range on a 35mm film camera while maintaining a bright constant aperture of f/4.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

246 of 252 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done, Tokina!, June 12, 2005

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Robert Brody "Capt. RB" (Kew gardens, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Zoom Digital Lens for Nikon AF Mount (Electronics)

Like many folks, I was a bit shocked at the price of Nikon's 12-24mm lens. I was willing to pay it, but not if Tokina's version was close, better or equal! My shots were handheld, but just about every shot from the Tokina was sharper, especially at the edges at 12mm. At 24mm, the Tokina seemed to widen the gap. I was really saddened by the Nikon's performance, but the saved 500 bucks was certainly nothing to be sad about!
As to build quality? Forget it. Nikon took the day off on this lens. It feels rather cheap, nothing close to what it's price would indicate. I'm shocked that Nikon made such a plasticy item at close to a 1000 dollars. The Tokina was better in every respect, except I felt the zoom was too stiff.
How about AF? The Nikon focused faster, but frankly the Tokina was focusing FAST as well. A difference that made no difference.
How about CA? I saw little or none from either lens. On the way home I shot some branches and saw very little CA until I cropped past 200%. I'm impressed, but after reviewing my samples I did determine that the Nikon had a bit less CA at the edges.
No, I'm not going to post samples, because they were handheld and there are too many. There have been plenty of samples leaning this way and that already. If there's any logic on this at all consider this: These lenses are pretty close in REAL WORLD use. You don't do much cropping of 12mm shots, unless you didn't take care to compose correctly. In experienced hands either lens will return pro level results, BUT, the Tokina does it better, as good, or just a bit worse...for half the price. I wanted another Nikon logo on the shelf, but I feel that the 12-24 was simply outclassed by the Tokina.
I'm keeping mine. Many thanks to the folks at Tristate Photo in NY who let me shoot away with both, then gave me a nice price of 478.00 on the Tokina.


Robert B
NY
D70, 28-200G, 18-70mm, 70-200 VR, 50mm 1.8, Tokina 12-24, SB800.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in wide zoom, February 10, 2008

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Extreme Shooter "Ray" (Portland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Zoom Digital Lens for Nikon AF Mount (Electronics)

I borrowed both the Nikon 12-24 F4 and the Tokina 12-24 f4 pro before I made a descision on which lens to purchase. I was prepared to pay for the Nikon if I felt it was superior to the Tokina. I mostly shoot in extreme conditions, so rugged construction of my equipment is very important, followed by the efficiency of the design (operationally), and the quality of the optics. The Tokina out performed the Nikon based on the construction and was equal to the Nikon in design and optics. It is the only non-nikon glass I use.

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just do it, January 27, 2007

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listenswithwolves - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX Zoom Digital Lens for Nikon AF Mount (Electronics)

Save yourself a lot o money. You will be happy with this glass. The build has a classic feel and is excellent, and the photos are great. DONT PAY TWICE AS MUCH FOR THE NIKON. If you want an excellent wide angle, buy this and then buy the Nikon 18-200 VR. Actually, do it the other way around.