Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 vs Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8

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

Carl Zeiss

Pick the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 193 g lighter (452 g vs 645 g)

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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

7 differences

Specifications that differ between the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 and the Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8
	Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8	Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8
Brand	Carl Zeiss	Tokina
Weight	452 g lighter	645 g
Length	92 mm	80 mm shorter
Diameter	92 mm	93.23 mm
Filter thread	67 mm	72 mm
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	11 elements / 8 groups	10 elements / 7 groups

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

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Our notes