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Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for T-Mount

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Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for T-Mount
Key Features
  • T-Mount/Full-Frame Format
  • Catadioptric Telephoto Lens
  • Fixed Aperture: f/8
  • Manual Focus
The SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for T-Mount from Tokina is a 400mm catadioptric optical design super telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture, which offers a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses. It's lightweight and compact design fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography.
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Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex Overview

The SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for T-Mount from Tokina is a 400mm catadioptric optical design super telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture, which offers a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses. It's lightweight and compact design fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography.

The SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens features a T-Mount design, making it easily adaptable to a wide variety of camera systems.

Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with fixed f/8 aperture, which is compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems.
Multi-layer anti-reflection coating for efficient light intake and reduced flare, plus high-reflectivity silvered coating and a protective antioxidant layer on the back side of mirrored surfaces for long performance life.
Minimum focusing distance of 45.27" and magnification 0.4x can capture small objects, while the 400mm focal length reduces the possibility of casting a shadow on the subject
Catadioptric design and construction creates a smooth and unusual donut-shaped bokeh
Wide focus ring provides smooth rotation range of 270°

Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
400mm
Maximum Aperture
f/8
Lens Mount
T-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/8
Minimum Aperture
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Lens Mount
T-Mount
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
6° 8'
Tilt-Shift
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Minimum Focus Distance
45.28" / 1.15 m
Maximum Magnification
0.4x
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:2.5
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
0
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.91 x 2.99" / 74 x 76 mm
Weight
12.52 oz / 355 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.295 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.6 x 4.5 x 4.5"

Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex Reviews

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Last question, I think. I currently use, for ...

Last question, I think. I currently use, for "distance" photo, a 55-200 Nikkor. Going from this to this 400mm, is it too much of a difference regarding quality and distance? (not sure how much difference there is between 200 and 400mm). Additionally, in image the lens seems "small", when comparing to vivitar 500mm. Is it that size or you have to "open" it?
Asked by: Felipe
This lens would be double the magnification of your 55-200mm at the 200mm end. This lens would be more compact that the Vivitar 500mm lens. Please feel free to reach out to us directly via Live Chat or e-mail to [email protected] with any other questions you may have.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-06-16

Regarding previous question between vivitar 500mm ...

Regarding previous question between vivitar 500mm and this one, how much is the difference on optical quality, when saying this one is better? And how much distance difference does the 100mm make?
Asked by: Felipe
This lens is multi-coated against lens flare and reflections, which makes it better than the Vivitar 500mm T-Mount lens. Having the added range on the Vivitar lens may not seem like much, but it could help when you need to get a bit closer to the subject.
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-04-29

Have a Nikon D3100. Would this one work for it? ...

Have a Nikon D3100. Would this one work for it? Do I need something else? Additionally, is this one better than the vivitar 500mm? Which one is better for landscape photos, or moon photos? or wildlife (say, birds) from afar?
Asked by: Felipe
To use this lens on the Nikon D3100 in order to shoot subjects that are very far, the Vello T-Mount Lens to Nikon F-Mount Camera Lens Adapter, BH # VELANFT is needed. Although the optical quality is better on this lens, it would offer less range versus a Vivitar 500mm T-mount lens. https://bhpho.to/2KGl6ow
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2021-04-28

I already have T adapters for several cameras ...

I already have T adapters for several cameras (e.g., Canon 5DIV and RF). Will this lens work with those adapters or only with Tokina's adapter?
Asked by: Edward
This would be compatible with the T adapters that you already have.
Answered by: Stephen G
Date published: 2021-04-23

Is it necessary to post-produce a lot ...

Is it necessary to post-produce a lot (sharpening, contrast, etc) your original file from this lens to get something good ?
Asked by: Jean-Michel
I have found some sharpening and increased contrast in post processing helps.
Answered by: Larry
Date published: 2021-01-31

Do this need and/or come with an adaptor for ...

Do this need and/or come with an adaptor for Fujifilm. Is this lens auto focused, or totally manual focus?
Asked by: William
This lens comes with an adapter and is manual focus only.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-02-04

I bought this lens with the f mount adapter, but ...

I bought this lens with the f mount adapter, but I'd like to use it with my Canon EF camera. Where would I buy the EF adapter?
Asked by: Duncan
The Tokina TA0012 SZX T-Mount Adapter for Canon EOS, BH #TOTA0012, allows the Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for Nikon F to mount on a Canon EF camera.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-06-27

Can the focal length of this lens be increased ...

Can the focal length of this lens be increased with a teleconverter?
Asked by: Paul
This may be used with teleconverters that have no optical tube in their design, but not traditional teleconverters (such as Nikon's own 1.4x and 2.0x) that have them.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2021-10-03
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