Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX vs Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX and Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM .

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Product
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Name Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Manufacturer Tokina Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Release Year 2007 2001
Release Date
MSRP N/A 6469 USD
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Lens Type
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
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 350 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Focal Length 16-50 mm 400 mm
Zoom Range 34 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 84 mm 128 mm
Length 97 mm 232 mm
Weight 610 gr 1940 gr
Other
Tokina AT-X Pro 16-50mm F2.8 DX
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU BH-777 ET-120
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A