Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF Detailed Comparison

Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF

Lens to replace

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SuperZoom | Nikon F (DX)

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SuperZoom | Nikon F (DX)

Reasons to choose Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX over Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF over Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX

Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX vs Nikon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tokina 16.5-135mm f3.5-5.6 DX	Nikon 18-135mm f3.5-5.6G ED-IF
Brand	Tokina	Nikon
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	SuperZoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	17-135mm	18-135mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	-	-
Zoom Ratio	7.9X	7.5X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F3.5 - F5.6	F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F22.0 - F36.0	F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	15	15
Optical Groups	9	13
Special Elements	3 aspherical elements 2 Super-low Dispersion (SD) glass elements	2x ED lens elements 2x aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.5m	0.45m
Max Magnification	0.18X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor	Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	No
Focus Method	Unknown	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
DoF Scale	No	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	610g	385g
Diameter	84mm	74mm
Length	78mm	87mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, plastic mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	BH-777	HB-32
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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