The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E and the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E weighs 276g, which means it is 39g (12%) lighter than the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E which has a weight of 315g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E and the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E and the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Focal Range
Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.