Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Tokina Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2007 2003
Release Date
MSRP N/A 11500 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 14 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 35 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
500 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 165 mm
Length 60 mm 544 mm
Weight 340 gr 5880 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU MH522 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A