Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR if
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 75mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 2 m
- Our notes say it suits: Casual wildlife, sports, travel
Pick the Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 75 g lighter (670 g vs 745 g)
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Tokina
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
75-300mm
|
| Weight |
745 g
|
670 g
lighter
|
| Length |
143.5 mm
|
124 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
80 mm
|
74 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
2 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.22×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 12 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
SWM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2006
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
Our notes
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
A lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.
Pros
- Light (745 g)
- Vibration reduction
- Silent-wave AF
Cons
- Soft at 300mm
- Variable aperture
- Slow in low light
Our notes
Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
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