Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .
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Product |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Name | Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 | Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR | |
| Manufacturer | Tokina | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2004 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 5499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 250 cm | 220 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 80 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Construction | 16 elements / 10 groups | 11 elements / 8 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Focal Length | 80-400 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 320 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
VR |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 124 mm |
| Length | 136 mm | 268 mm |
| Weight | 1020 gr | 2870 gr |
Other |
Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | BH-725 | HK-30 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |