Comparison of Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor and Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX SD

Attribute	Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX SD ×	Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	82	77
Notes	Available AF Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F (lens has focus motor); Included Accessories: BH-821 Lens Hood	DX Nikkor for use with Nikon Digital SLR models only. Lens hood, case included.
Closest Focus (m)	0.28	0.3
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.12	0.12
Type	Wide Zoom	Wide Zoom
Length (mm)	92	90
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 16.5 - 30mm; 1.6x: 17.6 - 32mm	18 - 36mm
Zoom System	Rotary	Rotary
Image Circle	APS-C	APS-C
Focal Length (mm)	11.00 - 20.00	12.00 - 24.00
Brand	Tokina	Nikon
Name	Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 AT-X PRO DX SD	Nikon 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Nikkor
Weight (g)	560	485
Aperture (f)	2.80 - 22.00	4.00 - 22.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	72.70 - 104.50	61.00 - 99.00
Lens Construction	14 elements in 12 groups, including 2 SD (Super-low Dispersion) and 3 aspheric elements	11 elements in 7 groups, including 2 ED elements and 3 aspherical elements
Diameter (mm)	89	81
Focus Details	Internal with One-Touch Focus Clutch mechanism	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor