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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR vs Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5

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 need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5 does not
  • Our notes say it suits: Casual wildlife, sports, travel

Pick the Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 120 g lighter (625 g vs 745 g)

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR and the Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5
Brand
Nikon
Tokina
Focal length
70-300mm
70-210mm
Weight
745 g
625 g lighter
Length
143.5 mm
128 mm shorter
Diameter
80 mm
71 mm slimmer
Filter thread
67 mm
55 mm
Optical design
17 elements / 12 groups
12 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
SWM
not listed
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Released
2006
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance. Show all
Mount
Nikon F both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/4.5 both
Min focus distance
1.5 m 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 745 70-210mm f/4.5

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