Tokina AT-X 300 300mm f/2.8 vs Contax Zeiss 300mm f/4 Tele-Tessar 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 need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2.4 m vs 3.5 m
Pick the Contax Zeiss 300mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T* if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 940 g lighter (1200 g vs 2140 g)
Spec differences
10 differences| Tokina AT-X 300 300mm f/2.8 | Contax Zeiss 300mm f/4 Tele-Tessar T* | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tokina
|
Contax
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
2140 g
|
1200 g
lighter
|
| Length |
215 mm
|
205 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
117 mm
|
88 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
112 mm
|
82 mm
|
| 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
|
5 elements / 5 groups
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Contax/Yashica both
- Type
- Telephoto both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 300mm both
- Autofocus motor
- Manual focus both
- Image stabilization
- No both