Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5

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 210mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5 does not

Pick the Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 510 g lighter (625 g vs 1135 g)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 100mm at the wide end
You want a compact lens: 128 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 745 70-210mm f/4.5
	Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD	Tokina AF 745 70-210mm f/4.5
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Focal length	100-400mm	70-210mm
Weight	1135 g	625 g lighter
Length	199 mm	128 mm shorter
Diameter	86.2 mm	71 mm slimmer
Filter thread	67 mm	55 mm
Max magnification	0.28×	not listed
Aperture blades	9	not listed
Optical design	17 elements / 11 groups	12 elements / 9 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, min focus distance. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/4.5 both
Min focus distance: 1.5 m 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