Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Detailed Comparison

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2

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Telephoto Prime | Canon EF

Reasons to choose Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro over Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2

Price	$399 vs $437	Cheaper by $38
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs 85mm	15mm more tele coverage
Max Magnification	1x vs 0.09x	better close-up
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	530 g vs 548 g	18 g lighter
Diameter	73 mm vs 78 mm	5 mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread	55 mm vs 72 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Reasons to choose Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 over Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro

Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro vs Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro	Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
Brand	Tokina	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$399.00	$436.55
Lens Type	Macro Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	100mm	85mm
Image Stabilization
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	F22
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	9	9
Optical Groups	8	7
Special Elements	unknown	1 hybrid ASP element + UMC coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.3m	1.1m
Max Magnification	1X	0.09X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	No AF
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	530g	548g
Diameter	73mm	78mm
Length	95mm	75mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Yes
Filter Thread	55mm	72mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	BH-551	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	Unknown
Optional Accessories	-	-
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