Tokina
AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
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Sigma
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Shorter 136 mm vs 204 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Lighter 1 kg vs 1.7 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
More zoom 5x vs 3.3x
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 Around 50% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 80 mm vs 120 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $949.00
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 The best price we've seen is $450 cheaper (around 50% less)
Slightly smaller diameter 79 mm vs 93 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Slightly more magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:5.4 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
400 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4.5
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef:$499.00
120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:$949.00

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$499
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Much more zoom
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$309
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,049
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 100-300mm f/4 EX DG IF HSM Canon-ef vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$739
Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Nikon-f vs the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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