Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX vs Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX and Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR .

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Product
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Tokina Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2010 2010
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G 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 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 26 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,1
Aperture
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 16-28 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 12 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 90 mm 83 mm
Length 133 mm 114 mm
Weight 950 gr 800 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm F2.8 PRO FX
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 77 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-50
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A