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Tokina AT-X 100 100-300mm f/4 vs 150 150-500mm f/5.6

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

Pick the 100 100-300mm f/4 if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5.6)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 1010 g lighter (1220 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: 212 mm vs 315 mm long

Pick the 150 150-500mm f/5.6 if

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

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 100 100-300mm f/4 and the Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6
100 100-300mm f/4 150 150-500mm f/5.6
Focal length
100-300mm
150-500mm
Max aperture
f/4 1 stop faster
f/5.6
Weight
1220 g lighter
2230 g
Length
212 mm shorter
315 mm
Diameter
80 mm slimmer
104 mm
Filter thread
77 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
2 m closer
3.1 m
Aperture blades
8 more blades
7
Optical design
16 elements / 12 groups
15 elements / 13 groups
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Tokina both
Mount
Canon FD both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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