Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED vs Tokina AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6
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 need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end
Pick the Tokina AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6 if
- You want a compact lens: 87 mm vs 116.5 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G ED | Tokina AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tokina
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
70-210mm
|
| Weight |
425 g
lighter
|
440 g
|
| Length |
116.5 mm
|
87 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
74 mm
|
71 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
6
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 9 groups
|
12 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2000
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
- Min focus distance
- 1.5 m 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 AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6
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