Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z vs Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS
Both are Sony E prime lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z if
- You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.5 m vs 0.6 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.13× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Pick the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 255 g lighter (315 g vs 570 g)
- You want a compact lens: 72 mm vs 91.7 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z | Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Tokina
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
570 g
|
315 g
lighter
|
| Length |
91.7 mm
|
72 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
78.4 mm
|
65 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
52 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
closer
|
0.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
11
more blades
|
9
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 8 groups
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HyperVCM
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Focal length
- 56mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z
A 56mm f/1.2 fast standard prime lens, the Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 E/Z is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Our notes
Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 PLUS
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