Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro vs Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6

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

Tamron

AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

Tokina

AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6

f/4634 g

Full specs

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 2 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6

Pick the Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6 if

You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro and the Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6
	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro	Tokina AF 630 60-300mm f/4-5.6
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Type	Macro	Superzoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	60-300mm
Weight	not listed	634 g
Length	not listed	111 mm
Diameter	not listed	70 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	2 m
Max magnification	0.5× larger	0.25×
Aperture blades	9 more blades	6

4 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, optical design, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Optical design: 13 elements / 9 groups both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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