The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE and the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 with a length of 78mm is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE's 93mm 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. Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 weighs 475g, 26% (170g) lighter than the Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE's weight of 645g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE and Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 85mm and the fastest aperture of F1.8.