The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z and the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E 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. Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E with a length of 72mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z also has a larger diameter of 69mm compared to the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E'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 33mm F1.4 E weighs 285g, 24% (90g) lighter than the Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z's weight of 375g.
Filter Threads
The Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z has a filter size of 58mm whereas the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E:
Lens Mounts
The Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Sony ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Yongnuo 56mm F1.4S Z 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 Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 33mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 49.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
