Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S vs Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8D EDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tokina 70-200mm F4 Top Features
- 70-200mm Focal Range
- F4.0 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 980g.
- Diameter: 82mm
- Length: 168mm
- Min Focus Distance:1m
- Max Magnification:28x
Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED Top Features
- 80-200mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 1300g.
- Diameter: 87mm
- Length: 187mm
- Min Focus Distance:1.5m
- Max Magnification:0.17x
Our Winner: Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S over Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm f2.8D ED
Focal Length – Wide
70mm
vs
80mm
10mm Wider coverage
Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Optical Zoom
2.90x
vs
2.50x
More flexible focal coverage
Weight
980g
vs
1300g
320g lighter
Diameter
82mm
vs
87mm
5mm smaller in diameter
Length
168mm
vs
187mm
19mm shorter
Filter Thread
67mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
1m
vs
1.5m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
28x
vs
0.17x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Max Aperture – Wide
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
2.8
vs
4
Wider aperture at tele end
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Tokina 70-200mm F4 vs Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED All Features
General
Tokina 70-200mm F4
Nikon AF 80-200mm f2.8D ED
Brand
Tokina
Nikon
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
Price
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Lens Type
Telephoto Zoom
Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
70-200mm
80-200mm
Image Stabilization
Yes
No
Colour
Unknown
Unknown
Zoom Method
Rotary (internal)
Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom
–
No
Zoom Lock
–
No
Zoom Ratio
2.9X
2.5X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F4.0
F2.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F22.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Optics
Optical Elements
19
16
Optical Groups
14
11
Special Elements
unknown
3 ED glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
1m
1.5m
Max Magnification
28X
0.17X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual
Yes
No
Focus Method
Internal
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
No
No
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
980g
1300g
Diameter
82mm
87mm
Length
168mm
187mm
Materials
Unknown
metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
67mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied
Yes
No
Hood Code
BH-672
Unknown
Tripod Collar
Yes
Yes
Optional Accessories
Optional tripod collar TM-705
Hood HB-7
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