Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED vs Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8

Both are Nikon F zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon · 2003

AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

f/2.8755 gSWM

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Tokina

AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8

f/2.8520 gMF

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Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED if

You want a wider view: 17mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 55mm vs 40mm at the long 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 0.36 m vs 0.4 m

Pick the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 235 g lighter (520 g vs 755 g)
You shoot full frame: the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED is made for APS-C
You want a compact lens: 78 mm vs 110.5 mm long

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED and the Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
	Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED	Tokina AT-X 240 24-40mm f/2.8
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Focal length	17-55mm	24-40mm
Weight	755 g	520 g lighter
Length	110.5 mm	78 mm shorter
Diameter	85.5 mm	76 mm slimmer
Filter thread	77 mm	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.36 m closer	0.4 m
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	14 elements / 10 groups	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	SWM	Manual focus
Released	2003	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Image stabilization: No both

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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

This 17-55mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

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