Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

Both are Nikon F lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2012

SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

f/2.81500 gUSD

Full specs

Tokina

AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8

f/2.8630 gMF

Full specs

Pick the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if

You need more reach: 200mm vs 120mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 does not
You want autofocus (USD): the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 is manual focus only
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.2 m
Our notes say it suits: Sports and events, portraits at distance, wildlife at moderate range

Pick the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 870 g lighter (630 g vs 1500 g)
You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You want a compact lens: 113 mm vs 194 mm long

Spec differences

14 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD and the Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
	Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	Tokina AT-X 120 60-120mm f/2.8
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	70-200mm	60-120mm
Weight	1500 g	630 g lighter
Length	194 mm	113 mm shorter
Diameter	85.8 mm	66 mm slimmer
Filter thread	77 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1.2 m
Max magnification	0.13×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	23 elements / 17 groups	14 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	Manual focus
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2012	not listed

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

Mount: Nikon F both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Tamron's first-generation f/2.8 telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation and a USD focus motor, later replaced by the G2. It weighs about 1,500 g and focuses as close as 1.3 m.