Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror vs Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF
Both are Sony E mirror lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/6.3 vs f/8)
Pick the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror | Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Tokina
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/6.3
⅔ stop faster
|
f/8
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
310 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
89 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
74 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
1.7 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.35×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
7 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Mirror both
- Focal length
- 500mm both
Our notes
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
This 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Our notes
Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF
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