Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400 mm f/2.8E FL ED VR vs Tokina SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture Image Stabilization | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Budget Wildlife | Wildlife |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | - |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 2.6 m | 1.15 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.16x | 0.4x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 3800 g | 355 g |
| Length | 160 mm | 77 mm |
| Diameter | 358 mm | 74 mm |
| Filter Thread | 40.5 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2014 | 2020 |
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Comparing Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400 mm f/2.8E FL ED VR (400 mm, f/2.8) and Tokina SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF (400 mm, f/8).
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF is the lightest at 355 g, Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400 mm f/2.8E FL ED VR weighs 3800 g.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400 mm f/2.8E FL ED VR offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/2.8, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400 mm f/8 Reflex MF can focus closest at 1.15 m minimum focus distance.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400 mm f/2.8E FL ED VR includes image stabilization.
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