Canon EF 500 mm f/4.5L USM vs Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Wildlife | Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Aperture | f/4.5 | f/8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | - |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 5 m | 1.7 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.35x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 3000 g | 310 g |
| Length | 390 mm | 73 mm |
| Diameter | 130 mm | 89 mm |
| Filter Thread | 48 mm | 72 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 1992 | 2022 |
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Comparing Canon EF 500 mm f/4.5L USM (500 mm, f/4.5) and Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF (500 mm, f/8).
Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF is the lightest at 310 g, Canon EF 500 mm f/4.5L USM weighs 3000 g.
Canon EF 500 mm f/4.5L USM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/4.5, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF can focus closest at 1.7 m minimum focus distance.
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