Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR vs Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR and Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Tokina
SKU 20082
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Release Year 2018 2006
Release Date 2018-06-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 3296 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Lens Type SuperzoomTelephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 300 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,18
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Maximum Aperture F5,6 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Construction 19 elements  /  11 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Focal Length 500 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 106 mm 73 mm
Length 237 mm 95 mm
Weight 1460 gr 540 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Not possible to have Filter
Filter Diameter 95 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-84 BH-551
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A