Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Nikon

AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR

f/2.81470 g

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Tokina

AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

f/2.8630 gMF

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Pick the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 120mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 does not

Pick the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 840 g lighter (630 g vs 1470 g)
You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 1.5 m
You want a compact lens: 113 mm vs 215 mm long

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
	Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 G IF-ED VR	Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
Brand	Nikon	Tokina
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-200mm	60-120mm
Weight	1470 g	630 g lighter
Length	215 mm	113 mm shorter
Diameter	87 mm	66 mm slimmer
Filter thread	77 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	1.5 m	1.2 m closer
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus
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.

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