Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro vs Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4

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

Tamron

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

f/4

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Tokina

AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4

f/4980 g

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

You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.28× maximum magnification

Pick the Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro and the Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4
	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro	Tokina AT-X 70-200 F4 FX VCM-S 70-200mm f/4
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Type	Macro	Telephoto Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	70-200mm
Weight	not listed	980 g
Length	not listed	168 mm
Diameter	not listed	82 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1 m
Max magnification	0.5× larger	0.28×
Optical design	13 elements / 9 groups	19 elements / 14 groups

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

Mount: Nikon F both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Aperture blades: 9 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.

Our notes