Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF vs Sigma 500 mm F4.5 EX DG HSM APO
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Wildlife | Wildlife |
Price & Availability | ||
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Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Aperture | f/8 | f/4.5 |
| Aperture Blades | - | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 1.7 m | 4 m |
| Max. Magnification | 0.35x | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 310 g | 3100 g |
| Length | 73 mm | 349.5 mm |
| Diameter | 89 mm | 123 mm |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 46 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2022 | 2005 |
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Comparing Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF (500 mm, f/8) and Sigma 500 mm F4.5 EX DG HSM APO (500 mm, f/4.5).
Tokina SZ Super Tele 500 mm f/8 Reflex MF is the lightest at 310 g, Sigma 500 mm F4.5 EX DG HSM APO weighs 3100 g.
Sigma 500 mm F4.5 EX DG HSM APO 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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