Sony FE 85mm F1.8 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 F1.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 274 g lighter (371 g vs 645 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, headshots, low-light portrait work
Pick the Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
8 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tokina
|
| Weight |
371 g
lighter
|
645 g
|
| Length |
82 mm
|
80 mm
|
| Diameter |
78 mm
slimmer
|
93.23 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 7 groups
|
| Released |
2017
|
not listed
|
8 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.8 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.8 m both
- Max magnification
- 0.13× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 85mm F1.8
An 85mm portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture, weighing about 371 g. It uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Light at about 371 g
- Natural portrait perspective
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
Cons
- Less background blur than f/1.4 85mm lenses
- Closest focus is 0.8 m
Our notes
Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8
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