Tokina SZ 900mm f/11 Pro Reflex MF CF 900mm
Weighing 652g, this 900mm f/11 catadioptric lens delivers extreme reach with 1:2.5 macro capability and multi-coated optics that suppress flare. Its reflex design creates doughnut-shaped bokeh, while a 270-degree manual focus throw provides precise control at a budget-friendly price. Best for tripod-based photographers shooting stationary subjects like lunar details or backyard wildlife in good light; not suited for travel or fast action.
Focal length 900mm
Aperture f/11
Mount Sony E
Weight 725 g
af type manual focus only
lens type super-telephoto
28 Overall Score
Price £0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Super-telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 900 |
| Focal Length Max | 900 |
| Elements | 7 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Coating | Multi-coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/11 |
| Min Aperture | f/11 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 86 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 2600 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tokina SZ 900mm f/11 Pro Reflex MF CF 900mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 900mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 725 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | super-telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokina SZ 900mm f/11 Pro Reflex MF CF 900mm | 13.3 | 41.2 | 40.2 | 35.2 | 41.3 | 48.8 | 33.6 | 6.1 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 69.1 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
