Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED vs Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6

Both are Nikon F lenses for full frame. 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

AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6

f/4634 g

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 209 g lighter (425 g vs 634 g)
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 2 m

Pick the Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6 if

You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED and the Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6
	Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED	Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	70-300mm	60-300mm
Weight	425 g lighter	634 g
Length	116.5 mm	111 mm shorter
Diameter	74 mm	70 mm slimmer
Filter thread	62 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	1.5 m closer	2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.25×
Aperture blades	not listed	6
Autofocus motor	screw-drive	not listed
Released	2000	not listed

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

Mount: Nikon F both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Optical design: 13 elements / 9 groups both
Image stabilization: No both

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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.

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