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Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 vs SZ 820 80-200mm f/4

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

Pick the AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 if

  • You want a wider view: 50mm vs 80mm at the wide end
  • You need more reach: 250mm vs 200mm at the long end

Pick the SZ 820 80-200mm f/4 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 140 g lighter (580 g vs 720 g)

Spec differences

9 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 and the Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
AT-X 525 50-250mm f/4-5.6 SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
Type
Superzoom
Telephoto Zoom
Focal length
50-250mm
80-200mm
Weight
720 g
580 g lighter
Length
140 mm
132 mm shorter
Diameter
68 mm
65 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
1.8 m closer
1.9 m
Max magnification
0.56×
not listed
Aperture blades
not listed
6
Optical design
14 elements / 11 groups
12 elements / 9 groups
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, format, max aperture, filter thread, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Tokina both
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Format
Full frame both
Max aperture
f/4 both
Filter thread
55 mm both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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