Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM vs Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Tokina
AT-X 400mm f/5.6
Verdict at a glance
- Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM is faster by 2 stops (f/2.8 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6 is lighter by 2860g.
| Spec | EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM | AT-X 400mm f/5.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Tokina |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 400mm | 400mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 2011 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 8 |
| Af motor | USM | n/a |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Weight g | 3850.0 | 990 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 343.0 | 202.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 163.0 | 79.0 |
| Min focus m | 2.7 | 2.5 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.17 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS II USM
A professional 400mm f/2.8 telephoto with image stabilization and fluorite elements, aimed at sports and wildlife on full-frame EF bodies.
Pros
- f/2.8 aperture at 400mm
- Stabilized
- Fast AF
- Extender compatible
Cons
- Heavy (about 3.9 kg)
- Needs a monopod or gimbal head
- Large
Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6
Tokina AT-X 400mm f/5.6: a telephoto prime lens with a 400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.