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Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8 vs SZ 820 80-200mm f/4

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

Pick the AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8 if

  • You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)

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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 500 g lighter (580 g vs 1080 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 132 mm vs 173 mm long

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tokina AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8 and the Tokina SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
AT-X 828 80-200mm f/2.8 SZ 820 80-200mm f/4
Max aperture
f/2.8 1 stop faster
f/4
Weight
1080 g
580 g lighter
Length
173 mm
132 mm shorter
Diameter
81 mm
65 mm slimmer
Filter thread
77 mm
55 mm
Min focus distance
1.8 m closer
1.9 m
Max magnification
0.13×
not listed
Optical design
17 elements / 11 groups
12 elements / 9 groups
8 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, autofocus motor, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Tokina both
Mount
Contax/Yashica both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
80-200mm both
Aperture blades
6 both
Autofocus motor
Manual focus both
Image stabilization
No both

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