The 12-24/4 is Tokina’s offering in the popular “superwide zoom” category for APS-C format digital cameras. In this category it competes with the Sigma 10-22, Tamron 11-18 and Canon 10-22. None of these lenses has full frame 35mm coverage and so all are specified for use only on cameras with APS-C sized sensors.
Tokina 12-24/4 user review
When the digital SLR cameras with APS size sensors first appeared, most photographers were disappointed by the fact that their wide angle lenses were not wide enough anymore.
Then, Nikon responded with the launch of DX lenses, of which the Nikon 12-24 DX had the same coverage as a 18-35mm on film or full frame digital cameras.
This meant the return of the wide angle zoom for APS size digital cameras.
Shortly, other manufacturers follow this trend so we can now enjoy a lot of DX zooms and even some primes.
The Tokina 12-24 AT-X PRO line DX wide zoom is the reply to the Nikon 12-24mm DX wide zoom.
It is available in both Nikon and Canon mounts.
