Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6 vs 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6

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

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Pick the 70-210mm f/4-5.6 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 if

You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You need more reach: 250mm vs 210mm at the long end

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6 and the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
	70-210mm f/4-5.6	525 50-250mm f/4-5.6
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Format	not listed	Full frame
Focal length	70-210mm	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

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

Brand: Tokina both
Mount: Nikon F both
Max aperture: f/4 both

Our notes

Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6

Tokina AT-X 70-210mm f/4-5.6: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-210mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes