Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED vs Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4
Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 555 g lighter (425 g vs 980 g)
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You want a compact lens: 116.5 mm vs 168 mm long
Pick the Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1 m vs 1.5 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED | Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tokina
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
70-200mm
|
| Weight |
425 g
lighter
|
980 g
|
| Length |
116.5 mm
shorter
|
168 mm
|
| Diameter |
74 mm
slimmer
|
82 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
|
1 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.28×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
19 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2000
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Image stabilization
- No 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 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4
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