Tokina
AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly cheaper $749.00 vs $1,296.95
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 The best price we've seen is $548 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 5x vs 1.8x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 120 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 4.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Shorter 103 mm vs 133 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,499 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Weight Lighter
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f
Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,395
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Length Shorter
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE Canon-ef vs the AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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