Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro vs Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro if
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 250mm at the long end
Pick the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 if
- You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro | Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
50-250mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
720 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
140 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
68 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
1.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.56×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/4 both
Our notes
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Tele-Macro: a macro zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Our notes
Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
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