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Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF vs Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2

Both are Fujifilm X prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 335 g lighter (270 g vs 605 g)
  • You want autofocus (STM): the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 is manual focus only
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.5 m
  • You want a compact lens: 72 mm vs 87.2 mm long

Pick the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9

Spec differences

10 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF and the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2
Brand
Viltrox
Tokina
Max aperture
f/1.4
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
Weight
270 g lighter
605 g
Length
72 mm shorter
87.2 mm
Diameter
65 mm slimmer
71 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.4 m closer
0.5 m
Aperture blades
9
11 more blades
Optical design
10 elements / 9 groups
9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor
STM
Manual focus
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Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
33mm both
Max magnification
0.1× both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF

Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 XF: an APS-C fast wide-angle prime lens with a 33mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Our notes

Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2

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