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Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon vs Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF

Both are Fujifilm X lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5.6 vs f/8)
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF does not
  • You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF is manual focus only

Pick the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 1025 g lighter (310 g vs 1335 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.7 m vs 2.75 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
  • You shoot full frame: the Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon is made for APS-C

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon and the Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF
Fujifilm XF 500mm F/5.6 R LM OIS WR Fujinon Tokina SZ SUPER TELE 500mm F8 Reflex MF
Brand
Fujifilm
Tokina
Type
Telephoto
Mirror
Format
APS-C
Full frame
Max aperture
f/5.6 1 stop faster
f/8
Weight
1335 g
310 g lighter
Length
not listed
89 mm
Diameter
not listed
74 mm
Filter thread
95 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
2.75 m
1.7 m closer
Max magnification
0.2×
0.35× larger
Aperture blades
9
not listed
Optical design
not listed
7 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Manual focus
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2024
not listed
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Focal length
500mm both

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