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Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X vs Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

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Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X

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Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X vs Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X for the X Mount and Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR for the X Mount, two Telephoto Prime lenses from Tokina and Fujifilm.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X Key Specs

  • 56mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 315g.
  • Diameter: 65mm
  • Length: 72mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.6m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Key Specs

  • 200mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 105mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 2265g.
  • Diameter: 61mm
  • Length: 206mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1.8m
  • Max Magnification:0.12x

What type of photography are the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X and Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X and the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Bird/WildlifeAverageGood
SportsGoodExcellent
PortraitExcellentAverage
TravelFairFair
StreetAverageFair
WeddingVery GoodAverage
Walk AroundFairFair
VloggingAveragePoor
LandscapeFairFair
MacroPoorPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is the longer of the two lenses at 206mm. The Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X with a length of 72mm is 134mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X has a larger diameter of 65mm compared to Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR's 61mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X weighs 315g, which means it is 1950g (86%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR which has a weight of 2265g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.

Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.8
81mm
68mm 344g Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
105mm
75mm 540g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang Reflex 300mm  f6.3 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang 300mm f6.3
74mm
65mm 318g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
122mm
82mm 830g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
75mm
78mm 548g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
81mm
68mm 344g Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
74mm
68mm 375g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X and Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR has the same Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-H2S.

Focal Range

Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X 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. Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 300mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.

Reasons to choose Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X over Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR

Focal Length - Wide 56mm vs 200mm 144mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 1.4 vs 2 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 1.4 vs 2 Wider aperture at tele end
Weight 315g vs 2265g 1950g lighter
Length 72mm vs 206mm 134mm shorter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 105mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance 0.6m vs 1.8m can focus closer to the subject

Reasons to choose Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR over Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X

Focal Length - Tele 200mm vs 56mm 144mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization Yes vs No Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Diameter 61mm vs 65mm 4mm smaller in diameter
Weather Sealing Yes vs No safer to use under rain and dust
Max Magnification 0.12x vs 0.1x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X and Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Aperture Ring Yes vs Yes able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Common Weaknesses of Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X and Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist


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Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X vs Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Tokina Fujifilm
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 56mm 200mm
Image Stabilization No 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 F1.4 F2
Min Aperture F16 F22
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 10 19
Optical Groups 9 14
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.6m 1.8m
Max Magnification 0.1X 0.12X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Linear Motor
Full Time Manual No Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter No Yes
Physical Specs
Weight 315g 2265g
Diameter 65mm 61mm
Length 72mm 206mm
Materials - Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing No Yes
Filter Thread 52mm 105mm
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Tripod Collar No Yes
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