The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR and the Tokina 70-200mm F4 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 179mm. The Tokina 70-200mm F4 with a length of 168mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina 70-200mm F4 has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR's 78mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR weighs 850g, which means it is 130g (13%) lighter than the Tokina 70-200mm F4 which has a weight of 980g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR and the Tokina 70-200mm F4 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 70-200mm f4G ED VR and the Tokina 70-200mm F4 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
70-200mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.