Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS if
- You need 3 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/8)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF does not
- Our notes say it suits: Sports and wildlife professionals, low-light telephoto, field coverage
Pick the Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 2540 g lighter (355 g vs 2895 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.15 m vs 2.7 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 77 mm vs 359 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS | Tokina SZX SUPER TELE 400mm F8 Reflex MF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Mirror
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
3 stops faster
|
f/8
|
| Weight |
2895 g
|
355 g
lighter
|
| Length |
359 mm
|
77 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
158.1 mm
|
74 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
40 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2.7 m
|
1.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
0.4×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
6 elements / 5 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2018
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 400mm both
Our notes
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
A 400mm f/2.8 G Master super-telephoto for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 2,895 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's teleconverters.
Pros
- f/2.8 at 400mm
- Optical SteadyShot
- Teleconverter support
- Lighter than older 400mm f/2.8 lenses
Cons
- Heavy at about 2,895 g
- Large for travel
- Minimum focus 2.7 m
Our notes