Comparison of Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G and Tokina 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AT-X 840 AF D

Attribute	Tokina 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AT-X 840 AF D ×	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G ×
Notes	Available AF Mounts: Canon, Nikon; Included Accessories: BH-725 Lens Hood, Fitted Soft Case	Included Accessories: SH0010 Petal Lens Hood
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.19	0.25
Filter Size (mm)	72	62
Length (mm)	136.5	135.5
Closest Focus (m)	2.5	1.2
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	6.22 - 29.83	8.20 - 34.00
Focus Details	Internal	Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM), with focus range limiter and focus hold
Focal Length (mm)	80.00 - 400.00	70.00 - 300.00
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 120 - 600mm; 1.6x: 128 - 640mm	105 - 450mm
Brand	Tokina	Sony
Image Circle	35mm	35mm
Name	Tokina 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AT-X 840 AF D	Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM SAL-70300G
Weight (g)	1020	800
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Telephoto Zoom
Aperture (f)	4.50 - 32.00	4.50 - 32.00
Diaphragm Blades	8	9
Diaphragm Blades Type	-	circular
Lens Construction	16 elements in 10 groups, including 1 SD and 2 LD elements	16 elements in 11 groups, including extra-low dispersion glass
Zoom System	Rotating with lock	Rotary
Diameter (mm)	79	82.5