Tokina
100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Better telephoto 100 mm vs 40 mm
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 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 40 mm vs 100 mm
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 2.5x better wide angle
Slightly lighter 281 g vs 0.5 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Learn more about
the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$369
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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