Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tokina
AT-X 400mm f/5.6
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM is faster by 2 stops (f/2.8 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6 is lighter by 4380g.
| Spec | EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM | AT-X 400mm f/5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tokina |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 400mm | 400mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 1999 | n/a |
| Blades | 8 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 17 | 10 |
| Weight g | 5370.0 | 990 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 349.0 | 202.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 163.0 | 79.0 |
| Min focus m | 3.0 | 2.5 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM
The 1999 first stabilized version of Canon's 400mm f/2.8, a staple for pro sports and wildlife shooters. Later II and III models reduced the weight.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture with IS
- Weather-sealed L build
- Fast USM focusing
- Takes Canon extenders
Cons
- About 5.4kg
- Older IS generation
- Heavier than the II and III
Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6
Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6: a telephoto prime lens with a 400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.