Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX vs Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX and Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Tokina Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2007 2009
Release Date
MSRP N/A 2399 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
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 Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 21 elements  /  18 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 16-50 mm 70-200 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm 130 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 Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 84 mm 87 mm
Length 97 mm 209 mm
Weight 610 gr 1540 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 HB-48
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A