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Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6 vs Contax Zeiss 80-200mm f/4 Vario-Sonnar T*

Both are Contax/Yashica telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

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

  • You need more reach: 500mm vs 200mm at the long end

Pick the Contax Zeiss 80-200mm f/4 Vario-Sonnar T* 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: 1550 g lighter (680 g vs 2230 g)
  • You want a wider view: 80mm vs 150mm at the wide end
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1 m vs 3.1 m
  • You want a compact lens: 160 mm vs 315 mm long

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6 and the Contax Zeiss 80-200mm f/4 Vario-Sonnar T*
Tokina AT-X 150 150-500mm f/5.6 Contax Zeiss 80-200mm f/4 Vario-Sonnar T*
Brand
Tokina
Contax
Focal length
150-500mm
80-200mm
Max aperture
f/5.6
f/4 1 stop faster
Weight
2230 g
680 g lighter
Length
315 mm
160 mm shorter
Diameter
104 mm
67 mm slimmer
Filter thread
not listed
55 mm
Min focus distance
3.1 m
1 m closer
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
15 elements / 13 groups
13 elements / 10 groups
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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