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"Almost a copy" - if it would be a proper one, the tripod-collar of the Nikon version might work better 

 

Anyway, how many 70-200 variations of different manufacturers with almost the same optical formula are existing in this world?

I meant almost a copy in the optical design.

Before the 70-200mm f4 VR, Nikon tele zoom designs were not similar at all to this Nikkor.

 

Compare it to the design of the Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 VR or the Nikkoe 70-200mm f2.8 VR II for instance.

 

I do not mind the least that they have based the design on the successful Canon 70-200mm f4 L IS USM. I just mentioned it because, since they are so similar, what goes for the Canon also goes for the Nikon. So, if the Tokina is unattractive as alternative for the Canon, it is also unattractive for the Nikkor as alternative.