Tokina Szx 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens For Sony E
The SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for Sony E from Tokina is a 400mm catadioptric optical design super telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture, which offers a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses. It's lightweight and compact design fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography. The SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens features a T-Mount design, making it easily adaptable to a wide variety of camera systems. This lens includes an E-mount adapter. Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with fixed f/8 aperture, which is compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems. Multi-layer anti-reflection coating for efficient light intake and reduced flare, plus high-reflectivity silvered coating and a protective antioxidant layer on the back side of mirrored surfaces for long performance life.
The SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for Sony E from Tokina is a 400mm catadioptric optical design super telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture, which offers a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses. It's lightweight and compact design fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography. The SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens features a T-Mount design, making it easily adaptable to a wide variety of camera systems. This lens includes an E-mount adapter. Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with fixed f/8 aperture, which is compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems. Multi-layer anti-reflection coating for efficient light intake and reduced flare, plus high-reflectivity silvered coating and a protective antioxidant layer on the back side of mirrored surfaces for long performance life.
The SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for Sony E from Tokina is a 400mm catadioptric optical design super telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture, which offers a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses. It's lightweight and compact design fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography. The SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens features a T-Mount design, making it easily adaptable to a wide variety of camera systems. This lens includes an E-mount adapter. Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with fixed f/8 aperture, which is compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems. Multi-layer anti-reflection coating for efficient light intake and reduced flare, plus high-reflectivity silvered coating and a protective antioxidant layer on the back side of mirrored surfaces for long performance life.
The SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF Lens for Sony E from Tokina is a 400mm catadioptric optical design super telephoto lens with a fixed f/8 aperture, which offers a compact alternative to standard telephoto lenses. It's lightweight and compact design fits easily inside a pocket or small bag and is suitable for travel, wildlife, and outdoor photography. The SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens features a T-Mount design, making it easily adaptable to a wide variety of camera systems. This lens includes an E-mount adapter. Manual focus, catadioptric optical design telephoto lens with fixed f/8 aperture, which is compatible with select camera focus peaking systems and in-body multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems. Multi-layer anti-reflection coating for efficient light intake and reduced flare, plus high-reflectivity silvered coating and a protective antioxidant layer on the back side of mirrored surfaces for long performance life.
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Tokina SZX 400mm F8 MF Sony E Mount,TO1-SZX400S
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The Tokina SZX 400 f/8 reflex telephoto lens mounts nicely on the Nikon Z7. The lens and mount are all-metal construction, and the manual focus ring is quite smooth to turn, and is well- dampened. The design of a reflex (catadioptric) lens requires patience and deliberation to focus accurately. Of course, the manual focus tools on the Z7 does aid in this process. Images obtained are decently detailed, especially if the camera is on a solid tripod or monopod. I would recommend this lens, if used properly.
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I've taken some good photos with this lens under the right conditions, and the donut-shaped bokeh certainly can be used to create some artistic effects.However, under daylight conditions, the lens seems to be washed out, lacking color and contrast. In post, it is possible to recover some of this.The lens focus is so sensitive that it is difficult to lock in focus, requiring the smallest movements, and then it is easy to bump out of focus again as you are trying to get it lined up for the shot... since to focus it, you really need to use maximum focus magnification.Taking shots in anything but the brightest conditions requires a tripod, since this lens is so slow.On the upsides, it is a 400mm lens, it is compact (about the same size as a Tamron 28-200), ... MoreI've taken some good photos with this lens under the right conditions, and the donut-shaped bokeh certainly can be used to create some artistic effects.However, under daylight conditions, the lens seems to be washed out, lacking color and contrast. In post, it is possible to recover some of this.The lens focus is so sensitive that it is difficult to lock in focus, requiring the smallest movements, and then it is easy to bump out of focus again as you are trying to get it lined up for the shot... since to focus it, you really need to use maximum focus magnification.Taking shots in anything but the brightest conditions requires a tripod, since this lens is so slow.On the upsides, it is a 400mm lens, it is compact (about the same size as a Tamron 28-200), light, and cheap. The build quality feels reasonably nice, and the focusing mechanism is smooth with about the right amount of friction (it's just too sensitive, as noted above). It's also something of a novelty since reflex lenses are relatively rare.
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I have had a reflex lens before, so I knew all the negatives going in - manual focus, extremely short depth of field, odd bokeh, single aperture. Still well worth the price for a special-purpose lens. It's nicely built, works fine on my D7200 (with the manual 'set up a non-CPU lens' part done) and a quick set of test shots looks as expected.The only problem I've had is with the lens hood. I put a UV filter on the lens, mainly to protect it from damage when NOT using the hood. Attached the hood to the filter. Now I can't get the hood OFF the filter, taking the hood off takes the filter with it. It was a little rough screwing it in but not to the cross-threading point, just scratchy. I'll need to dig out my filter wrenches and keep one in my bag with this lens.
| Front Filter Size | 67mm |
| Rear Filter size | 30.5mm |
| Close Focus | 115cm |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/8 |
Tokina SZX 400mm F8 MF Sony E Mount,TO1-SZX400S
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The Tokina SZX 400 f/8 reflex telephoto lens mounts nicely on the Nikon Z7. The lens and mount are all-metal construction, and the manual focus ring is quite smooth to turn, and is well- dampened. The design of a reflex (catadioptric) lens requires patience and deliberation to focus accurately. Of course, the manual focus tools on the Z7 does aid in this process. Images obtained are decently detailed, especially if the camera is on a solid tripod or monopod. I would recommend this lens, if used properly.
I've taken some good photos with this lens under the right conditions, and the donut-shaped bokeh certainly can be used to create some artistic effects.However, under daylight conditions, the lens seems to be washed out, lacking color and contrast. In post, it is possible to recover some of this.The lens focus is so sensitive that it is difficult to lock in focus, requiring the smallest movements, and then it is easy to bump out of focus again as you are trying to get it lined up for the shot... since to focus it, you really need to use maximum focus magnification.Taking shots in anything but the brightest conditions requires a tripod, since this lens is so slow.On the upsides, it is a 400mm lens, it is compact (about the same size as a Tamron 28-200), ... MoreI've taken some good photos with this lens under the right conditions, and the donut-shaped bokeh certainly can be used to create some artistic effects.However, under daylight conditions, the lens seems to be washed out, lacking color and contrast. In post, it is possible to recover some of this.The lens focus is so sensitive that it is difficult to lock in focus, requiring the smallest movements, and then it is easy to bump out of focus again as you are trying to get it lined up for the shot... since to focus it, you really need to use maximum focus magnification.Taking shots in anything but the brightest conditions requires a tripod, since this lens is so slow.On the upsides, it is a 400mm lens, it is compact (about the same size as a Tamron 28-200), light, and cheap. The build quality feels reasonably nice, and the focusing mechanism is smooth with about the right amount of friction (it's just too sensitive, as noted above). It's also something of a novelty since reflex lenses are relatively rare.
I have had a reflex lens before, so I knew all the negatives going in - manual focus, extremely short depth of field, odd bokeh, single aperture. Still well worth the price for a special-purpose lens. It's nicely built, works fine on my D7200 (with the manual 'set up a non-CPU lens' part done) and a quick set of test shots looks as expected.The only problem I've had is with the lens hood. I put a UV filter on the lens, mainly to protect it from damage when NOT using the hood. Attached the hood to the filter. Now I can't get the hood OFF the filter, taking the hood off takes the filter with it. It was a little rough screwing it in but not to the cross-threading point, just scratchy. I'll need to dig out my filter wrenches and keep one in my bag with this lens.
For a reflex lens, this is great. I say for a reflex lens because reflex lenses inherently have some limitations, but I think this is about as good as it gets. It's got great high-quality build quality and smooth handling, image quality is SUBSTANTIALLY better than any reflex lens I've used before (likely due in party to its modern updated design for digital and new coatings), and it's very portable. If you've used reflexes and been disappointed, approach this one with an open mind; it's worlds better than the Bowers and Rokinons. If you haven't used a reflex lens before, prepare for a little bit of a learning curve. Because it's ultralight, it doesn't inherently damp out any shakiness when handheld, so it's going to be very challenging to use without a tripod or ... MoreFor a reflex lens, this is great. I say for a reflex lens because reflex lenses inherently have some limitations, but I think this is about as good as it gets. It's got great high-quality build quality and smooth handling, image quality is SUBSTANTIALLY better than any reflex lens I've used before (likely due in party to its modern updated design for digital and new coatings), and it's very portable. If you've used reflexes and been disappointed, approach this one with an open mind; it's worlds better than the Bowers and Rokinons. If you haven't used a reflex lens before, prepare for a little bit of a learning curve. Because it's ultralight, it doesn't inherently damp out any shakiness when handheld, so it's going to be very challenging to use without a tripod or in-body image stabilization. I'm using it on a Fujifilm X-S10 that's stabilized, which helps a lot but can't overcome the shakes entirely on a lens with such a long focal length. It helps to use it in bright light so you can use a fast shutter (although it has an f8 f-stop, it gathers a lot less light than most f8 lenses, so it's slower than you'd expect). It also helps to crank up the ISO, shoot in RAW and underexpose and boost in post -- do anything you can to use a fast shutter speed to help avoid motion blur. Focus is interesting. Because the lens has a large entrance pupil, it's going to have a very thin depth of field, and you're either in-focus or out-of-focus, and it's pretty challenging to nail it (although the smooth focusing throw is very nice and helps a lot). The donut bokeh means that even slightly out-of-focus looks awful, so your images are going to be either keepers or trash. Unlike other reflexes I've used, contrast is more than acceptable, although you should not expect sharpness and contrast to be as good as a premium zoom or telephoto. But with very light post-processing, the lens is capable of quite good results nonetheless. The tradeoff is this is a lens you could actually take on a hike with you and scarcely notice it's there -- and it's a bargain price, so I have zero regrets about buying it. I'll attach a couple of images I just took in my backyard handheld, to show what this lens is capable of. Highly recommended if you're willing to trade off autofocus, aperture control, smooth bokeh, and bright/fast aperture to get a supertele that's hardly bigger than a soda can, and a whole lot lighter.
The Tokina SZX 400 F8 Reflex MF Lens is a good addition to my gear. I've recently become interested in nature photography, but not interested in dragging heavy equipment.The Tokina SZX is light and compact. Build quality is excellent. The focusing is smooth and clean. It comes with a good sunshade, threads on, fits over the lens when off, but doesn't stay put and would fall off. You'll need a lens bag to carry it.The pictures are relatively sharp, far superior to other white label mirror lenses.You have to watch two factors: camera shake and extremely shallow depth of field. I find myself up at 1/400 minimum shutter, and up at 1/1600th often enough.As others have noted, this is a non-coupling lens. My D7000 thinks it's an F3 but it's not, it's F8.It can ... MoreThe Tokina SZX 400 F8 Reflex MF Lens is a good addition to my gear. I've recently become interested in nature photography, but not interested in dragging heavy equipment.The Tokina SZX is light and compact. Build quality is excellent. The focusing is smooth and clean. It comes with a good sunshade, threads on, fits over the lens when off, but doesn't stay put and would fall off. You'll need a lens bag to carry it.The pictures are relatively sharp, far superior to other white label mirror lenses.You have to watch two factors: camera shake and extremely shallow depth of field. I find myself up at 1/400 minimum shutter, and up at 1/1600th often enough.As others have noted, this is a non-coupling lens. My D7000 thinks it's an F3 but it's not, it's F8.It can resolve down to wisps of hair at a good distance.The lens flares badly shooting into backlit subjects, more than most lenses.I plan on buying another as a gift to a birdwatcher!
Yeah, I get that it's a fixed focal length, fixed f8 aperture, manual focus, no stabilization lens, donut bokeh . . . BFD.It's total fun and it makes you take pictures like we did back in the 60's and 70's - when there was no auto-focus, no auto exposure, no nothin'. It's a blast and a blast from the past and it will make you a MUCH better photographer. That's why I gave it 5 stars. It's so much better than all the other mirror (catadioptric) lenses on the market (Opteka, Rokinon, et al) and even the prehistoric (super-heavy) Nikkors out there. Oh, it does have a HUGE PLUS - it's super compact and light and pretty darn sharp for what it is - just use a tripod or other bracing device. Get one, just for the fun of it. It will make you feel young again !
I purchased the Sony E-mount version of this mirror lens after waiting more than 3 months for the T mount version, which still has not come to USA.I then ordered separately a T-to-Leica M mount adaptor from Fotodiox for about $24.I replaced the T-to-E adaptor on the lens with the T-to-M adaptor by simply unscrewing it off the mirror lens.Now, with the M-mount on the mirror lens, I can mount the lens onto a Techart PRO autofocus adaptor (accepts all M-mount) onto my Sony A7iii camera.Sony A7iii can 'autofocus' the manual focusing mirror lens using this adaptor 'most effectively' in the Wide + continuous focusing mode and combined with its 3-axis in-camera body image stabilization (IBIS) when set up in the camera.I put quotes around 'autofocus' because it is ... MoreI purchased the Sony E-mount version of this mirror lens after waiting more than 3 months for the T mount version, which still has not come to USA.I then ordered separately a T-to-Leica M mount adaptor from Fotodiox for about $24.I replaced the T-to-E adaptor on the lens with the T-to-M adaptor by simply unscrewing it off the mirror lens.Now, with the M-mount on the mirror lens, I can mount the lens onto a Techart PRO autofocus adaptor (accepts all M-mount) onto my Sony A7iii camera.Sony A7iii can 'autofocus' the manual focusing mirror lens using this adaptor 'most effectively' in the Wide + continuous focusing mode and combined with its 3-axis in-camera body image stabilization (IBIS) when set up in the camera.I put quotes around 'autofocus' because it is more a focus confirmation after you rotate the focusing ring of the mirror lens to get close to the subject, and then half press the camera shutter to make the final focus of the lens by the Techart adaptor.So far, I have shot images hand-held with this compact 400mm lens using a shutter speed priority (S) set at twice the focal length speed (eg, 1/800 sec) on only bright days outdoor. I will try to use a monopod next for added stability but remains relative flexible for my compositions.As mentioned by so many users already, the fixed f8 aperture on this lens restricts a lot of incoming light to the camera. So, I use the camera screen and increase the brightness of the monitor to see my subjects better.Optically, my hand-held shots showed some reasonably sharp images but they required a lot of post-processing manipulations to increase the sharpness and local contrast.I like the unique 'macro' capability of this mirror lens, which allows me to bring closer subjects in focus.All in all, this highly compact and light weight mirror lens enables the users to explore different scenarios from afar and adds many possibilities of new interests, hand-held. Do not expect the optical quality to be super but one can improve the image quality with post-processing. More important, it is very reasonably priced to allow you to have these fun.
After using the SZX with a Nikon D850 here are some observations...1. Subjects need to be well illuminated.2. To take a sharper picture:A. Use an exposure of 1/2000 sec.B. Leave your hand on the focus ring until the shot is taken,removing the hand pre-shot risks nudging the ring andsoftening the image.C. If time permits take two or three shots of a subject andre-focus before each shot.Photos *:Goose: Exp 1/2000 sec., ISO-5000, Distance 25 feet.Flowers: Exp 1/1000 sec., ISO-2000, Distance 8 feet.Cactus Bugs: Exp 1/2000 sec., ISO-1000, Distance 60 feet,Note: The bugs are slightly less than inch long.* All photos are hand-held
I got this lens to pair with my Nikon Z50. Knowing it is a FX lens on a DX body, the 1.5x crop factor on this 400 mm lens gives it incredible reach, although I am hesitant to call it 'effectively 600 mm'. I have taken rather sharp shots with a tripod of subjects ~2 miles away, and can resolve the basic skyline ~5 miles away at night with long exposures. Indeed there is 0 chromatic aberration, and I've counted ~4 rings in the point spread function from a bright light source at effective infinite distance, which is very impressive given it's a $250 lens. The bokeh is really something special, and I sometimes find myself taking shots intentionally out of focus for the artistic appeal which as far as I know, is not easy to recreate digitally. The lens is a bit heavier ... MoreI got this lens to pair with my Nikon Z50. Knowing it is a FX lens on a DX body, the 1.5x crop factor on this 400 mm lens gives it incredible reach, although I am hesitant to call it 'effectively 600 mm'. I have taken rather sharp shots with a tripod of subjects ~2 miles away, and can resolve the basic skyline ~5 miles away at night with long exposures. Indeed there is 0 chromatic aberration, and I've counted ~4 rings in the point spread function from a bright light source at effective infinite distance, which is very impressive given it's a $250 lens. The bokeh is really something special, and I sometimes find myself taking shots intentionally out of focus for the artistic appeal which as far as I know, is not easy to recreate digitally. The lens is a bit heavier than I expected, but I'm OK with it given the metal construction - it feels solidly built. My one gripe is that the macro quality is OK, but not amazing. I thought I could get away with not purchasing extension tubes and just using this for macro photography, but something which I haven't precisely identified yet gives the photos a surprising amount of softness. Possibly, this could be from the fact that its a manual focus lens and I'm just not nailing it every time, which, although it is my problem, will likely be your problem too! I enjoy the 270 degree throw for focusing, but because it is so sensitive, it still takes some getting used to.
What it has going for it; reach, and lots of it. Fairly light and compact for it's focal length, but the required T-mount adapter adds length and weight. One advantage is that you can swap T-mount adapters for other lens mounts.The drawbacks; it's hard to focus well, and the constant f8 aperture makes it all but impossible to shoot hand-held on any but the brightest daylight. Even with in-body stabilization, that much reach really requires fast shutter speeds. Also, due to the front mirror impacting the focal path, the bokeh is distinctly halo shaped. That can look cool with lights, but darker objects leave a weird pattern of smoke rings across the image.Bottom line, I wanted a cheap option, but this thing is too limited in it's uses for me to call it a good ... MoreWhat it has going for it; reach, and lots of it. Fairly light and compact for it's focal length, but the required T-mount adapter adds length and weight. One advantage is that you can swap T-mount adapters for other lens mounts.The drawbacks; it's hard to focus well, and the constant f8 aperture makes it all but impossible to shoot hand-held on any but the brightest daylight. Even with in-body stabilization, that much reach really requires fast shutter speeds. Also, due to the front mirror impacting the focal path, the bokeh is distinctly halo shaped. That can look cool with lights, but darker objects leave a weird pattern of smoke rings across the image.Bottom line, I wanted a cheap option, but this thing is too limited in it's uses for me to call it a good purchase.
| Front Filter Size | 67mm |
| Rear Filter size | 30.5mm |
| Close Focus | 115cm |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/8 |
