Tokina SZ PRO 300mm f/7.1 Reflex MF CF Lens for Sony E, Black

Because the Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF lens is a compact, fully manual lens that employs a catadioptric optical design, it's an ideal choice for photographers seeking a lightweight, high-performance lens for their APS-C mirrorless cameras. This lens, specifically designed for Sony E mounts, offers a 300mm focal length, enabling you to delve into the realm of super telephoto photography without the need for bulky equipment.

The Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF lens is not only compact but also lightweight, thanks to its innovative catadioptric optical design. This design, which involves the use of mirrors on both the front and rear side of the lens barrel, allows for a shorter focal length and a smaller lens design. This mirror lens technology, known as a catadioptric system, is the same technology used in NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope, albeit on a much larger scale.

This lens also boasts improved optical performance, with better suppression of chromatic aberrations, a common issue with telephoto lenses. Unlike traditional lenses that require additional color correction lens elements, the Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF lens uses mirrors combined with a few lens elements to greatly suppress chromatic aberrations. This lens also features a fully optimized optical configuration to further reduce chromatic aberrations.

The Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF lens also combats flare and ghosting, common issues with classic mirror lenses. This lens features a built-in shielding ring (baffle) that prevents light from leaking directly onto the sensor, thereby suppressing flares and ghosting and maintaining contrast even under general shooting conditions without a lens hood.

The integrated mount design of this lens ensures compatibility with APS-C Sony E mount cameras, allowing for stable rendering quality and easy lens attachment or removal. The manual focus feature of the Tokina SZ PRO series lenses, including a 270-degree focus rotation angle, allows for precise focusing operations within a shallow depth of field.

This lens also offers unique donut-shaped bokeh, thanks to its mirror lens design. The Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF lens has been designed to reduce vignetting, thus achieving beautifully complete bokeh rings. In addition, this lens offers great macro capabilities, with a maximum magnification of 1:2.5 (0.4x), making it suitable for both long-distance shooting and macro photography.

Whether you're into street photography, wildlife photography, or simply want to make everyday scenery appear more dramatic, the Tokina SZ 300mm PRO Reflex F7.1 MF CF lens is a versatile addition to your photography gear. With its compact size and superior performance, it's no wonder that Tokina is the only manufacturer in the world that produces and sells a wide range of mirror lenses for both amateur and professional photographers.