Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro vs Tokina AF 210 II 70-210mm 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

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Tokina

AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6

f/4440 g

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

You need more reach: 300mm vs 210mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.5 m
You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 6

Pick the Tokina AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro and the Tokina AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6
	Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro	Tokina AF 210 II 70-210mm f/4-5.6
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Type	Macro	Telephoto Zoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-300mm	70-210mm
Weight	not listed	440 g
Length	not listed	87 mm
Diameter	not listed	71 mm
Filter thread	62 mm	52 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1.5 m
Max magnification	0.5×	not listed
Aperture blades	9 more blades	6
Optical design	13 elements / 9 groups	12 elements / 8 groups

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

Mount: Nikon F both
Max aperture: f/4 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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