Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX vs 120 60-120mm f/2.8

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

Tokina

AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX

f/2.8845 g

Full specs

Tokina

AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

f/2.8630 gMF

Full specs

Pick the 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX if

You want a wider view: 50mm vs 60mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 135mm vs 120mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1 m vs 1.2 m

Pick the 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 215 g lighter (630 g vs 845 g)
You shoot full frame: the 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX is made for APS-C
You want a compact lens: 113 mm vs 135 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
	50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX	120 60-120mm f/2.8
Format	APS-C	Full frame
Focal length	50-135mm	60-120mm
Weight	845 g	630 g lighter
Length	135 mm	113 mm shorter
Diameter	78 mm	66 mm slimmer
Filter thread	67 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	1 m closer	1.2 m
Max magnification	0.17×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	18 elements / 14 groups	14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	Manual focus

5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Brand: Tokina both
Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Zoom both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX

A 50-135mm f/2.8 APS-C fast short-telephoto zoom lens, the Tokina AT-X 50-135mm f/2.8 PRO DX is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.

Our notes