Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro.

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Product
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Name Sony 300mm F2.8 G Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Manufacturer Sony Tokina
SKU SAL300F28G
Release Date and Price
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Release Year 2006 2007
Release Date 2006-06-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Mount Sony A Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX 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 Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Motor Type Ultrasonic N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 14 cm
Maximum Magnification 0.18
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Construction 13 elements  /  12 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Focal Length 300 mm 35 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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 122 mm 73 mm
Length 243 mm 60 mm
Weight 2310 gr 340 gr
Other
Sony 300mm F2.8 G
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 42 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH0012 MH522
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A