Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro and Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II.

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Product
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Name Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Manufacturer Tokina Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Release Year 2006 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 119 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Mount Canon EFNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED 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 M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 55 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 7 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Focal Length 100 mm 18-55 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
37 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 70 mm
Length 95 mm 74 mm
Weight 540 gr 205 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 G ED II
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-551 HB-33
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A