Tokina
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Cheaper $499.00 vs $1,499.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,000 cheaper (3x less)
Shorter 136 mm vs 170 mm
Help
 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 1 kg vs 1.3 kg
Help
 More than 20% lighter
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 VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Learn more about
the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
400 mm
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Zoom range Great zoom Help
5x
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4.5
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
80 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Max focal length Has a significantly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 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 VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$949
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Length Is longer
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Length Is 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
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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 Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is 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
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

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

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

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