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Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon vs Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2

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

Pick the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 245 g lighter (360 g vs 605 g)
  • You want autofocus (Linear motor): the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2 is manual focus only
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.3 m vs 0.5 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.15× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 74 mm vs 87.2 mm long
  • Our notes say it suits: Street and documentary, portraits, low-light general use

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

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon and the Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2
Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2
Brand
Fujifilm
Tokina
Max aperture
f/1.4
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
Weight
360 g lighter
605 g
Length
74 mm shorter
87.2 mm
Diameter
67 mm slimmer
71 mm
Filter thread
58 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.3 m closer
0.5 m
Max magnification
0.15× larger
0.1×
Aperture blades
9
11 more blades
Optical design
not listed
9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Manual focus
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2021
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Fujifilm X both
Type
Prime both
Format
APS-C both
Focal length
33mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Fujifilm XF 33mm F1.4 R LM WR Fujinon

A fast, weather-resistant normal prime for X-mount, giving a 50mm-equivalent view. It weighs about 360 g and takes 58mm filters.

Pros

  • f/1.4
  • Weather resistant
  • Linear motor AF
  • Close focus 0.3 m

Cons

  • Larger than the 35mm f/2
  • No stabilization

Our notes

Tokina SZ 33mm F1.2

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