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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
  • Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion

Pick the Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 203 g lighter (645 g vs 848 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 80 mm vs 107.5 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM and the Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8
Brand
Sony
Tokina
Max aperture
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
f/1.8
Weight
848 g
645 g lighter
Length
107.5 mm
80 mm shorter
Diameter
89.5 mm slimmer
93.23 mm
Filter thread
77 mm
72 mm
Min focus distance
0.85 m
0.8 m closer
Max magnification
0.12×
0.13× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
9
Optical design
not listed
10 elements / 7 groups
Released
2016
not listed
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Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
85mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

A G Master portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and weighs about 848 g.

Pros

  • Smooth background blur
  • Sharp and well corrected
  • Dust and moisture resistant design

Cons

  • Heavy at about 848 g
  • The GM II is lighter

Our notes

Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8

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