Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S vs Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

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

Nikon · 2007

24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S

f/2.8900 gSWM

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Pick the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S if

You want a wider view: 24mm vs 60mm at the wide end
You want autofocus (SWM): the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.38 m vs 1.2 m

Pick the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 270 g lighter (630 g vs 900 g)
You need more reach: 120mm vs 70mm at the long end
You want a compact lens: 113 mm vs 133 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
	Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S	Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Focal length	24-70mm	60-120mm
Weight	900 g	630 g lighter
Length	133 mm	113 mm shorter
Diameter	83 mm	66 mm slimmer
Filter thread	77 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.38 m closer	1.2 m
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	15 elements / 11 groups	14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	SWM	Manual focus
Released	2007	not listed

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

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

Our notes

Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S

This 24-70mm f/2.8 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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