Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro.

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Product
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Name Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Manufacturer Tokina Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Release Year 2009 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 220 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Focal Length 16-135 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 119 mm 230 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 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 76 mm
Length 78 mm 119 mm
Weight 610 gr 530 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm F3.5-5.6 DX
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A