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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF

Nikon F (DX/FX)

Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF

Focal length
400 mm
Aperture
f/8
Weight
355 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
115 cm
Length
77 mm
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At a Glance

Built as a mirror lens for Nikon F-mount full-frame cameras, this 400 mm telephoto has a fixed f/8 aperture and long reach. Focusing is done by hand. It is compact at 355 g. It focuses down to 1.15 m and reaches 1:2.5 magnification. Wildlife and birds are the obvious subjects.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Mirror lens: the aperture is fixed, exposure is set via shutter time and ISO.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
400 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/8
Min. aperture
f/8
Elements
6
Groups
5
Weight
355 g (0.78 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
115 cm (45.28 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.5 (0.4×)
Length
77 mm (3.03 in)
Diameter
74 mm (2.91 in)
Released
August 2020

Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF fit?

The Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensTokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MFTTArtisan 500mm f/6.3Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF IINikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
Focal length400 mm500 mm400 mm400 mm
Max. aperturef/8f/6.3f/2.8f/2.8
Weight355 g1,603 g4,800 g3,800 g
Filter diameter67 mm82 mm52 mm40.5 mm
Min. focus distance115 cm330 cm380 cm260 cm
Length77 mm317 mm352 mm358 mm
Autofocusnonoyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF: FAQ

Does the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF have autofocus?

No, the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF have image stabilization?

No, the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF weigh?

The Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF weighs 355 g. It is 77 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.

What filter size does the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF use?

The Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF is 115 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

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