Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
Both are Nikon F lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED if
- You want a wider view: 14mm vs 24mm at the wide end
- You want autofocus (SWM): the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.4 m
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes, astrophotography, architecture
Pick the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 480 g lighter (520 g vs 1000 g)
- You need more reach: 40mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You want a compact lens: 78 mm vs 131.5 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
14-24mm
|
24-40mm
|
| Weight |
1000 g
|
520 g
lighter
|
| Length |
131.5 mm
|
78 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
98 mm
|
76 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
closer
|
0.4 m
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 11 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2007
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
A professional ultra-wide zoom for Nikon FX cameras with a constant f/2.8 aperture. The bulbous front element does not accept screw-in filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Very sharp
- Ultra-wide 14mm
- Nano Crystal Coat
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Bulky (1 kg)
Our notes
Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
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