
Canon EF Autofocus
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II
- Focal length
- 12–24 mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 540 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 90 mm
At a Glance
This zoom covers 12-24 mm on Canon EF APS-C cameras, equal to 19-38 mm in full-frame terms. The aperture remains f/4 across the range. It has a built-in AF motor and a one-touch focus clutch, and it focuses down to 30 cm. The range from wide angle to a near-normal view suits everyday shooting and travel.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Worth knowing
- Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 12 mm
- Max. focal length
- 24 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/4
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 540 g (1.19 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm (11.81 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:8 (0.13×)
- Length
- 90 mm (3.54 in)
- Diameter
- 84 mm (3.31 in)
- Released
- November 2008
Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II fit?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 19-38 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.
Canon EF cameras
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.
With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II | Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX | Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX | Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12-24 mm | 12-24 mm | 12-28 mm | 10-24 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Weight | 540 g | 570 g | 530 g | 440 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 30 cm | 25 cm | 24 cm |
| Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 90 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | yes |
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Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II: FAQ
Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II have autofocus?
Yes, the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II has autofocus.
Does the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II have image stabilization?
No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II weigh?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II weighs 540 g. It is 90 mm long with a diameter of 84 mm.
What filter size does the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II use?
The Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II a full-frame lens?
No, the Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 19-38 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX
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Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX
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Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
10-24mm · f/3.5-4.5
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Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
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Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
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Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
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