Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Tokina Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
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 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
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 16-50mm F2.8 DX
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 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
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 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 16-50 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm 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 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 165 mm
Length 97 mm 544 mm
Weight 610 gr 5880 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A