Tokina AT-X 300 300mm f/2.8 vs Contax Zeiss 300mm f/2.8 Tele-Apotessar T*
Both are Contax/Yashica telephoto lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tokina AT-X 300 300mm f/2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 590 g lighter (2140 g vs 2730 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2.4 m vs 3.5 m
Pick the Contax Zeiss 300mm f/2.8 Tele-Apotessar T* if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Tokina AT-X 300 300mm f/2.8 | Contax Zeiss 300mm f/2.8 Tele-Apotessar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tokina
|
Contax
|
| Weight |
2140 g
lighter
|
2730 g
|
| Length |
215 mm
shorter
|
244 mm
|
| Diameter |
117 mm
|
120 mm
|
| Filter thread |
112 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
2.4 m
closer
|
3.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
7 elements / 6 groups
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Telephoto both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 300mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both