Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED vs Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6

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

Nikon · 2000

AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED

f/4425 gscrew-drive

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Tokina

AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6

f/4

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Pick the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end

Pick the Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED and the Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6
	Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED	Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Format	Full frame	not listed
Focal length	70-300mm	70-210mm
Weight	425 g	not listed
Length	116.5 mm	not listed
Diameter	74 mm	not listed
Filter thread	62 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	1.5 m	not listed
Optical design	13 elements / 9 groups	not listed
Autofocus motor	screw-drive	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed
Released	2000	not listed

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Max aperture: f/4 both

Our notes

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6

Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.