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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II vs Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6

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Verdict at a glance

  • Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II is faster by 2 stops (f/2.8 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
  • Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6 is lighter by 3810g.
Specification comparison
Spec AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II AT-X 400mm f/5.6
Brand Nikon Tokina
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Type Prime Telephoto
Focal length 400mm 400mm
Max aperture f/2.8 (faster) f/5.6
Weight g 4800 990 (lighter)
Filter mm 52 72
Length mm 352.0 202.0
Diameter mm 160.0 79.0
Min focus m 3.8 2.5 (closer focusing)
Blades n/a 8
Format n/a full-frame
Groups n/a 8
Elements n/a 10
Max magnification n/a 0.17

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II: a telephoto prime lens with a 400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife an...

Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6

A 400mm f/5.6 telephoto prime lens, the Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.

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