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 90mm F2 R LM WR for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR is the longer of the two lenses at 105mm. The Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X with a length of 72mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X's 65mm diameter.
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 56mm F1.4 X weighs 315g, which means it is 225g (41%) lighter than the Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR which has a weight of 540g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Fujifilm X Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X and the Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM 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-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.
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.
On the other hand, the Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 135mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.