Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 EvsZEISS Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*

atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E

11-18mm / F2.8

17-27mm equiv.

Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*

12mm / F2.8

18mm equiv.

Which to choose

When the atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E suits you better

  • Zoom rangeCovers 11-18mm in a single lens

When the Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T* suits you better

  • Weight75g lighter, so easier to carry

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

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  • atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E74.4mm long × 74.4mm diameter
  • Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*68mm long × 88mm diameter

Specifications compared

Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E compared with ZEISS Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationTokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 EZEISS Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*Difference
Focal length (wide)11mm12mm−1mm
Focal length (tele)18mm12mm+6mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F2.8
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F2.8
Min apertureF22F22
Min focus distance19cm18cm+0.01m
Max magnification0.11×0.14×−0.03x
Aperture blades9blades10blades−1blades
Weight335g260g+75g
Length74.4mm68mm+6.4mm
Diameter74.4mm88mm−13.6mm
Filter size67mm67mm
Released20222013+9year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingNoNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E relative to Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 E

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Touit 12mm F2.8 Distagon T*

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