Tokina
AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
 vs
Sony
500mm f/8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Much better wide angle 80 mm vs 500 mm
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 6.2x better wide angle
Much wider aperture f/4.5 vs f/8
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 At its widest, the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef captures slightly more light, 1.7 f-stops
Significantly more zoom 5x vs 1x
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 5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:5.4 (0.2x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 40% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $749.99
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 The best price we've seen is $251 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Sony 500mm f/8
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Better telephoto 500 mm vs 400 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly shorter 118 mm vs 136 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Sony 500mm f/8 Learn more about
the Sony 500mm f/8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef:400 mm
500mm f/8:500 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef:f/4.5
500mm f/8:f/8
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef:$499.00
500mm f/8:$749.99
Length Short Help
AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef:136 mm
500mm f/8:118 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM

Wildlife lens

$998
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM vs the 500mm f/8
Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Wildlife lens

$248
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the 500mm f/8
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 500mm f/8
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$949
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Length Is longer
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef vs the 500mm f/8
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 500mm f/8
Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$6,999
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the 500mm f/8
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$6,399
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs the 500mm f/8

Tokina AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Much more zoom
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef
Leica Summicron 28mm f/2

Leica Summicron 28mm f/2

Low light lens

$4,295
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Compare the Summicron 28mm f/2 vs the AF-D 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Canon-ef

Sony 500mm f/8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$199
Aperture Much wider aperture
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Sony-alpha vs the 500mm f/8
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$369
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Much wider aperture
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 500mm f/8
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED

Wildlife lens

$5,669
Aperture Much wider aperture
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Length Much longer
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 200-400mm f/4G IF ED vs the 500mm f/8
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,799
Aperture Much wider aperture
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Much more expensive
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 500mm f/8
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Much wider aperture
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the 500mm f/8

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