Tokina
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Significantly better telephoto 400 mm vs 200 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Cheaper $499.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,898 cheaper (4.8x less)
Shorter 136 mm vs 206 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
More zoom 5x vs 2.9x
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 Around 80% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Lighter 1 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly more magnification 1:5.4 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto 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 VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Magnification Has better macro
Length Is longer
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Significantly longer
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,998
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef

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

Macro lens

$144
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Canon-ef vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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 Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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