Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Detailed Comparison

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM

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Macro Prime | Canon EF

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Telephoto Prime | Canon EF

Reasons to choose Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro over Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM

Reasons to choose Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM over Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro

Focal Length - Wide	85mm vs 100mm	15mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	faster lens at wide

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro	Canon EF 85mm F1.4L IS USM
Brand	Tokina	Canon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$399.00	$1,599.00
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	100mm	85mm
Image Stabilization		Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture	F32
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	9	14
Optical Groups	8	10
Special Elements	unknown	One molded glass aspherical element + air sphere and fluorine coatings.
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	0.85m
Max Magnification	1X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	No
Physical Specs
Weight	530g	950g
Diameter	73mm	87mm
Length	95mm	105mm
Materials	Unknown	Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Yes
Filter Thread	55mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	BH-551	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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