Wide-angle zoom · APS-C

Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX

The Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX is a APS-C zoom lens (12–24 mm, f/4) for Canon EF and Nikon F. It belongs to the wide-angle zoom class — ideal for landscapes, architecture, interiors and astrophotography.

12–24 mmf/4Canon EFNikon F
12–24 mm
Focal length
f/4
Maximum aperture
99°–61°
Diagonal angle of view (APS-C)
APS-C
Designed for
2.0×
Zoom ratio

Specifications#

Brand
Tokina
Model
AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX
Lens type
Wide-angle zoom
Focal length
12–24 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4
Image circle
APS-C (23.5×15.6 mm)
Mount(s)
Canon EF, Nikon F
Projection
Rectilinear
Lensfun correction profile
Yes — distortion/vignetting/TCA

Equivalent focal length on different cameras#

Field of view and depth-of-field equivalence when this lens is used on bodies with different sensor sizes (natively or via an adapter).

Camera formatAt 12 mmAt 17 mmAt 24 mmEquiv. aperture (DoF)
APS-C18 mm · 99°26 mm · 79°36 mm · 61°f/6.0
APS-C (Canon)19 mm · 96°27 mm · 77°38 mm · 58°f/6.4
Micro Four Thirds24 mm · 84°34 mm · 65°48 mm · 49°f/8.0

Depth of field & background blur#

Computed on its native APS-C format (CoC 20 µm). “Blur @2 m” is the size of an out-of-focus point at infinity, as a percentage of frame width, with the subject at 2 m — a simple bokeh index. Full table: 14 mm f/4 on aps-c.

FocalApertureat 1 mat 2 mat 5 mat 10 mHyperfocalBlur @2 m
12 mmf/41.51 m∞∞∞1.85 m0.1%
12 mmf/8∞∞∞∞93.2 cm0.0%
17 mmf/457.3 cm3.02 m∞∞3.71 m0.2%
17 mmf/81.48 m∞∞∞1.86 m0.1%
24 mmf/427.0 cm1.16 m12.4 m∞7.39 m0.3%
24 mmf/857.0 cm3.02 m∞∞3.71 m0.2%

Handheld & night-sky limits#

NPF assumes typical 20–24 MP sensors (≈6 µm pixels on full frame, ≈3.9 µm on APS-C, ≈3.3 µm on Micro Four Thirds).

BodyMin. handheld shutter (longest focal)500 rule at 12 mmNPF at 12 mm, f/4
APS-C1/40 s28 s21 s
APS-C (Canon)1/40 s26 s21 s
Micro Four Thirds1/50 s21 s20 s

Adapt it to other systems#

Frequently asked questions#

Is the Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX full frame?

No — it is designed for APS-C sensors. On a full-frame body it vignettes or triggers crop mode.

What is the Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX equivalent to on APS-C?

Its focal length is already the real value for APS-C: 12–24 mm frames like 18–37 mm on full frame.

What is the Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4 AT-X Pro DX good for?

As a wide-angle zoom it suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and astrophotography.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources

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