Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 135mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX does not
Pick the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 625 g lighter (845 g vs 1470 g)
- You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1 m vs 1.5 m
- You want a compact lens: 135 mm vs 215 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR | Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
50-135mm
|
| Weight |
1470 g
|
845 g
lighter
|
| Length |
215 mm
|
135 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
87 mm
|
78 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
|
1 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
18 elements / 14 groups
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR
The Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR is a fast telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX
A 50-135mm f/2.8 APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens, the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.
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