Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

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

Tamron · 2017

Pick the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if

You need more reach: 400mm vs 300mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 2 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.22× maximum magnification

Pick the Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 465 g lighter (670 g vs 1135 g)
You want a wider view: 75mm vs 100mm at the wide end
You want a compact lens: 124 mm vs 199 mm long

Spec differences

13 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD and the Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
	Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD	Tokina AF 730 II 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Focal length	100-400mm	75-300mm
Weight	1135 g	670 g lighter
Length	199 mm	124 mm shorter
Diameter	86.2 mm	74 mm slimmer
Filter thread	67 mm	62 mm
Min focus distance	1.5 m closer	2 m
Max magnification	0.28× larger	0.22×
Optical design	17 elements / 11 groups	9 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2017	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, aperture blades. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/4.5 both
Aperture blades: 9 both

Our notes

Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

A 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes