Tokina
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
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Tamron
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 5x vs 4.3x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
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 Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Tamron USD vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 0.8 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 20% lighter
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:400 mm
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:f/4.5
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:f/4
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
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:$499.00
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:$449.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f:80 mm
SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f:70 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$309
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Magnification Has better macro
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
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 SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f 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 Image stabilization
Lowest price More expensive
Length Longer
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
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 SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Sports lens

$1,249
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Weight Heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

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