Samyang AF 12mm F2 XvsTokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X
AF 12mm F2 X
12mm / F2
18mm equiv.
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atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X
11-18mm / F2.8
17-27mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF 12mm F2 X suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight107g lighter, so easier to carry
When the atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 11-18mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF 12mm F2 X57.2mm long × 70mm diameter
- atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X74.4mm long × 74.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 12mm F2 X | Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 11mm | +1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 12mm | 18mm | −6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 19cm | +0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.09× | — | No data |
| Weight | 213g | 320g | −107g |
| Length | 57.2mm | 74.4mm | −17.2mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 74.4mm | −4.4mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2025 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 12mm F2 X relative to atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 12mm F2 X
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atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 X
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