Which focuses closer, the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD or the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF)?

The Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD focuses down to 0.95 m, against 1 m for the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF).

Do the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD and the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF) have image stabilization?

Only the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD has optical image stabilization.

§ 03 Head to head

Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD vs Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF)

Tamron 70–210mm f/4 has a longer reach. Tokina 70–200mm f/4 is 9 mm shorter.

The Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD is a 70–210mm f/4 zoom, and the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF) is a 70–200mm f/4 zoom. On paper the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD

f/4 · 70–210mm · 860 g

Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF)

f/4 · 70–200mm

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD better than the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF)?

Longer reach (210mm vs 200mm)
Focuses 5 cm closer (0.95 m vs 1 m)
Has optical image stabilization

Why is the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF) better than the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD?

9 mm shorter (168 mm vs 176.5 mm long)

Specification

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Specification	Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD	Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF)
Focal length	70–210mm	70–200mm
Maximum aperture	f/4	f/4
Minimum aperture	f/32	—
Lens type	Zoom lens	Zoom lens
Format	Full frame	Full frame
Weight	860 g (30.34 oz)	—
Dimensions	176.5 x 76 mm	168 x 80 mm
Minimum focusing distance	0.95 m (37.40 inches) ◆	1.00 m (39.37 inches)
Image stabilization	Yes ◆	No
Weather sealing	Yes	—
Aperture ring	No	—
Aperture blades	9	—
Optical construction	20 elements / 14 groups	—
Filter size	67 mm	—
Lens mount	Canon EF, Nikon F	Nikon F
Released	2018	—
Price	$799 launch price	—

Size

Drawn to relative scale

A · Tamron
B · Tokina

176.5 × 76 mm
168 × 80 mm

The Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD is 9 mm longer than the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF).

Sample frames

Shot on each lens

Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD

Lake Hefner Z-7 -3205 by The Pastor's Photography

Butterfly House February -2500 by The Pastor's Photography

Butterfly House February -2514 by The Pastor's Photography

Minnesota Trip Saturday - Monday Z-7 -4039 by The Pastor's Photography

Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF)

Leaves of Funkia Hosta by & WDnet Studio Creation

MMF-20250803-151222 by MarcelMengerFotografie

Veronica Chamaedrys on a wild meadow by & WDnet Studio Creation

MMF-20231229-133800 by MarcelMengerFotografie

Video reviews

3 on YouTube

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Questions

Which focuses closer, the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD or the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF)?: The Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD focuses down to 0.95 m, against 1 m for the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF).
Do the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD and the Tokina AT-X PRO FX SD 70-200 mm f/4 (IF) have image stabilization?: Only the Tamron 70-210 mm f/4 Di VC USD has optical image stabilization.