A wide-angle zoom lens designed for Canon and Nikon APS-C cameras, the Tokina 12-24mm offers good value and performance in a well-built package. Be prepared to engage in some post-processing work to eliminate a few of its flaws, however, like sporadic chromatic aberrations and slight distortion at...

Excellent build quality; Reasonably sharp throughout the focal range; Good colour balance

Not as wide as some other third-party (and first-party) lenses; Some chromatic aberration and halation issues

rooms photography

The Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X PRO DX II provides a narrow field-of-view, and a full-frame equivalent of 18-36mm. The lens features 13 elements in 11 groups with two aspherical elements designed to reduce chromatic aberration. The f/4 maximum aperture is constant throughout the zoom range.

Picture quality is up there with the best and build quality is superior to Nikon's 10-24. The constant f4 is a pro feature. The zoom and focus rings have a smooth and well dampened feel and the lens is a delight to use. It will also stand up to the knocks it is likely to get out on the street.

Durable; Great Picture Quality; Simple Controls

I used this lens on a Canon 500D/T1i body. The build quality of this lens is that of a TANK! Feels solid, but feels like it outweighs an entry-level body. I adjusted to it, and never had a problem with it.

Image quality; tough build; zoom range; constant aperture F4

my lens crapped out on me; slow aperture F4

After much research and reading many online reviews I chose the Tokina over the Nikon. This decision was largely made because of cost with the Nikon lens being so much more expensive.

THE TOKINA AT-X 124 IS HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT.IT HAS GOT A LONG LIST OF FEATURES LIKE BUILT IN AF MOTOR DRIVE,ONE TOUCH FOCUS CLUTCH MECHANISM, FAST AND EASY MANUAL OVERRIDE. IT HAS GOT A WIDE ANGLE ZOOM, WITH MAXIMUM FOCAL LENGTH OF 24MM AND MINIMUM OF 12MM.

THE TOKINA AT-X 124 IS HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT.IT HAS GOT A LONG LIST OF FEATURES LIKE BUILT IN AF MOTOR DRIVE,ONE TOUCH FOCUS CLUTCH MECHANISM, FAST AND EASY MANUAL OVERRIDE. IT HAS GOT A WIDE ANGLE ZOOM, WITH MAXIMUM FOCAL LENGTH OF 24MM AND MINIMUM OF 12MM.

High quality built.

everything; especially AF/MF ring switch

slightly softer on long end; but still sharp at F8

Great lens. Have taken some long exposure night photos with this lens. Sturdy built. Will recommend this for all those who love photography.