Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6 vs Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6

Both are Canon FD telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Canon · 1980

Pick the Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 1395 g lighter (835 g vs 2230 g)
You want a wider view: 100mm vs 150mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2 m vs 3.1 m
You want a compact lens: 207 mm vs 315 mm long

Pick the Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6 if

You need more reach: 500mm vs 300mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6 and the Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6
	Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6	Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6
Brand	Canon	Tokina
Focal length	100-300mm	150-500mm
Weight	835 g lighter	2230 g
Length	207 mm shorter	315 mm
Diameter	72.2 mm slimmer	104 mm
Filter thread	58 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	2 m closer	3.1 m
Max magnification	0.18×	not listed
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	14 elements / 9 groups	15 elements / 13 groups
Released	1980	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon FD both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/5.6 both
Autofocus motor: Manual focus both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6

Canon FD 100-300mm f/5.6: a manual-focus telephoto zoom lens with a 100-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Canon FD mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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