Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 95 g lighter (530 g vs 625 g)
- You want a wider view: 55mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5 does not
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel telephoto
Pick the Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5 if
- You shoot full frame: the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is made for APS-C
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
55-300mm
|
70-210mm
|
| Weight |
530 g
lighter
|
625 g
|
| Length |
123 mm
shorter
|
128 mm
|
| Diameter |
76.5 mm
|
71 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.4 m
closer
|
1.5 m
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
12 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2010
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
A 2010 DX telephoto zoom with a 58mm filter thread and VR. It reaches 450mm equivalent.
Pros
- Long reach
- VR
- Compact for its range
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Softens at 300mm
- Plastic build
Our notes
Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5
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