Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED vs Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm 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

AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6

f/4720 gMF

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

You want the lighter lens to carry: 295 g lighter (425 g vs 720 g)
You need more reach: 300mm vs 250mm at the long end
You want autofocus (screw-drive): the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 is manual focus only
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 1.8 m
You want a compact lens: 116.5 mm vs 140 mm long

Pick the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 if

You want a wider view: 50mm 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 AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
	Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED	Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Focal length	70-300mm	50-250mm
Weight	425 g lighter	720 g
Length	116.5 mm shorter	140 mm
Diameter	74 mm	68 mm slimmer
Filter thread	62 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	1.5 m closer	1.8 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.56×
Optical design	13 elements / 9 groups	14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	screw-drive	Manual focus
Released	2000	not listed

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

Mount: Nikon F both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/4 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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