Tokina SZ PRO 900mm f/11 Reflex MF CF Lens for Canon EF-M, Black

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2023-11-26T23:08:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for what it is

The 4 of 5 stars rating is based on a value for dollar rating (especially if on sale), not how good the lens actually performs. I don't have large complaints about the lens for what it is: an inexpensive reflex lens with a minimal feature set. In general the Tokina SZ PRO 900mm did what I expected: take massively telephotoed pictures without any bells and whistles. But there are things to consider which I had not. 1. The lens hood screws into the filter threads, which means the lens cap won't stay on if the lens hood is attached. I don't have an 86mm filter to see if I can attach a filter and then the hood, but I assume that will work. This also means that when transporting the lens, you just have the hood flopping around, not actually attached to anything (unless you transport the lens in the longest form available. 2. This thing is heavy. 2.3oz heavier than my X-H2 with battery and cards. I feel like there could be a shoe mount for the lens, but then it would be even heavier. The plus side is it feels like a really solid bit of engineering. Just don't drop it on your foot. 3. Getting the focus right is an exercise in patience. Not so bad when doing a macro shot, but most likely people would use this for longer focal lengths. At these lengths, you twist (or bump) the ring a hair and the focus will move in or out. Finding the sweet spot can be a pain. Because there is no stabilization in the lens, it becomes harder to use focus assist to detect when the edges are crisp when dialed to a given focal length. The camera/lens keeps shaking when trying to detect. 4. Remember to turn on the shooting without a lens feature when using this lens. No contacts = no way for your Fujifilm camera to know there actually is a lens on it. At 900mm, I decided this would be a good test to see what the moon looks like. I have a 100-400mm on a M43, and a faster speed and with image stabilization. I can get a good moon shot with that setup. But figured I'd try on a Fuji. Which means you will see 3 moon shots here. At night, and a comparison of the moon in focus compared to a tree being in focus. For getting a complete moon, this worked well, although there can be problems keeping enough of the moon in focus. Overall, the lens performed about as I would expect; and the price wasn't too bad. I do wish it were easier to dial in the focus when closer to infinity, but I'm uncertain how that would have worked out. As long as you aren't expecting a perfect lens, this should meet expectations. Example photos are from a Fujifilm X-H2, so lack of clarity certainly isn't the camera's fault. I had to convert a few of the photos for size constraints, however a faithful presentation.

BRIAN E.

2023-03-19T12:59:29

Rated 4 out of 5

Fun lens. A bargain for the price.

Well made lens. Focus ring is smooth and crisp. I shoot using a Sony A6100 which doesn't have in body stabilization and neither does this lens which makes 900mm a little difficult to shoot. I'm sure it would be a fantastic lens paired with in body stabilization. The image quality seems pretty sharp to me and doesn't have a distracting weird bokeh like many mirror lenses have. I would say it's a solid option for a powerful zoom lens that's well under $1000 and if you're comfortable shooting manual it's a fun lens. I mostly just shoot birds in my backyard and it's almost perfect for me. My only reason for not giving it 5 stars is the lack of stabilization but for the price it makes up for it in build quality and reach. Also can focus pretty close which makes it nice for micro photography.

LUKE W.

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Tokina 900mm f/11 Specifications

  • Color

    Black

  • Series

    SZ PRO

  • Type

    Tele Prime

  • Sensor Size

    APS-C

  • Mount

    Canon EF-M

  • Focal Length

    900mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/11

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/11

  • Angle of View

    1.7 Degree

  • Minimum Focusing Distance

    2.61m

  • Macro Ratio

    1:2.5

  • Focusing Mode

    Manual

  • Manual Focusing Ring

    Yes

  • Focusing Type

    External Focus

  • Filter Size

    86mm

  • Coating

    Multi-coating

  • Construction E/G

    7 Elements in 7 Groups

  • Lens Hood

    MH-861

  • Dimensions

    3.78 x 6.61" (96.1 x 168mm)

  • Weight

    25.57 oz (725g)

  • UPC Code

    4961607641422

About Tokina 900mm f/11

The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is a super compact, fully manual lens, which adopt a catadioptric-type optical design. These lens features 900mm focal lengths, and is exclusively designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF incorporates integrated mounts for Canon EF-M.

Thanks to a catadioptric optical design this lens is very light weight and super compact. This product allows you to enjoy the world of super tele photography, and is a perfect option for users who are looking for affordable super tele photo lens.

Rediscover advantages of mirror lenses, by using it with contemporary mirrorless cameras.

We believe that the value and viability of mirror lenses should be reconsidered in contemporary photography. Therefore, we have renewed our lens technology and development. Our new mirror lens options will allow you to embark on a new tele photo journey.

Easier Focus
Focus assist functions like focus peaking will help to find the sharpest focus point.

Less Shaking
In-build multi-axis advanced image stabilization systems of mirrorless cameras will make you forget about blurred images due to hand shaking.

No Slow Shutter Any More
Newest mirrorless cameras featuring advanced wide ISO settings can offer photographer choosing faster shutter speed with minimum pixel noises on the image.

Super Compact Super Tele Lens
The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is an ultralight and compact mirror lens. No need to carry a large camera bag any more. You can enjoy super tele photography casually and comfortably.

Tokina's compact mirror lens design was realized by incorporating mirrors on the front and rear side of the barrel. In standard optical lenses, light passes through the lens and enters the camera sensor. However, in mirror type lenses, light enters the lens and reflects of mirrors twice before reaching the sensor. By "folding" the light path twice, the focal length shortens, which allows for a smaller lens design.

Mirror lenses' optical system is known as a catadioptric system. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope use this catadioptric system, albeit on a much larger scale.

Improved Optical Performance

Better Suppression of Chromatic Aberrations
Tele photo lenses are prone to chromatic aberrations (CA) due to their complex optical design. To reduce CA, manufacturers incorporate additional color correction lens elements into the already bulky and heavy construction.

On the contrary, mirror lenses mainly use mirrors combined with a few lens elements. This optical combination greatly suppresses chromatic aberrations. We went beyond this with the Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF by fully optimizing the optical configuration so that CA were further reduced.

Low Level Flare and Ghosting
Classic mirror lenses are known for their weakness to flares and ghosting, which occurs when light finds tiny gaps to leak directly onto the sensor.

The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is built with a shielding ring (baffle) which prevents light leaking directly onto the sensor. This suppresses flares and ghosting, and maintains contrast even without a lens hood under general shooting conditions.

Integrated Mount
The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF is compatible with APS-C Canon EF-M mount cameras through an integrated mount design. This mount design allows one to maintain stable rendering quality, and makes attaching or removing the lens easier.

Easy to Focus
The Tokina SZ PRO series are manual focus lenses. Tokina's interchangeable lenses usually come equipped with a focus ring that rotates 45 Degree to 200 Degree. High grade cinema lenses have larger rotating angles of up to 300 Degree .

The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF provides 270 Degree focus rotation angle, that allows precise focusing operations within a shallow depth of field.

Perfect Round Donut-Shape Bokeh
Mirror lenses are known for their unique donut-shaped bokeh, which result from the way they render light sources in off-focus areas. Some mirror lenses render incomplete donut-shaped bokeh, which appear as a C-shape. The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF has been designed to reduce vignetting, thus achieving beautifully complete bokeh rings.

Great Macro Capabilities
The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF performs well not only in long distance shooting, but also in macro photography. Common tele photo lenses do not allow for macro shooting. However, the maximum magnification of this lens is 1:2.5 (0.4x), large enough to enjoy macro photography.

Make Daily Scenery Dramatic
The best thing about tele photo lenses is that they "capture what the human eye cannot". With the Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF everyday scenery will appear dramatic and iconic.

Enjoy Compression Effect
One of the effects tele photo lenses boast is compression, which is when the background appears closer/ larger compared to foreground objects. By using the compression effect, you can enjoy capturing enchanting images that are out of this world.

Wild Nature Photography
Wild nature has never been so close! Enjoy wild life photography with the Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF F mirror lenses.

Perfect for Spotting
The Tokina SZ PRO series is highly recommended for spotters and wildlife photographers. Trains, airplanes and animals are only a few suggested genres. The Tokina SZ 900mm PRO Reflex F11 MF CF allows distant and out-of-reach objects to become more personal.

Tokina's Full Line-Up of Mirror Lenses
Tokina is the only manufacturer in the world that produces and sells wide range of mirror lens for amateur and professional photographers.

Tokina 900mm f/11 Features

  • Ultralight and compact
  • Better suppression of chromatic aberrations
  • Low level flare and ghosting
  • Integrated mount
  • 270 Degree focus rotation angle
  • Perfect donut bokeh
  • 1:2.5 (0.4x) macro capabilities
  • Constant F11 aperture
  • Made for APS-C sensors
  • Precise focusing

Key Features

  • Capture stunning, detailed shots with this 900mm super telephoto prime lens.
  • Achieve unique bokeh effects, perfect for artistic and creative photography.
  • Manual focus gives precise control for capturing distant subjects clearly.
  • Compact & lightweight design makes this Tokina lens ideal for outdoor adventures.
  • The f/11 aperture provides a balance of depth of field and image sharpness.
  • Compatible with Canon EF-M mount cameras, expanding your mirrorless options.

What's in the box:

  • Tokina SZ PRO 900mm f/11 Reflex MF CF Lens (Black)
  • Lens Hood ( MH-861)
  • Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • User Manual
  • Tokina 2 Year Limited Warranty