Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX and Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR.

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Tokina Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2008 2010
Release Date
MSRP N/A 399 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
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 11-16mm 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 3,6
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 11-16 mm 55-300 mm
Zoom Range 5 mm 245 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 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 76 mm
Length 89 mm 123 mm
Weight 560 gr 530 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm F2.8 DX
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BH77A HB-57
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A