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Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro E Mount Review

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro

Main Features

  • 100mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 570g / 1.25 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 74mm x 123mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.3m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro Overview


Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitGood
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroVery Good

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35mm FF 638gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro



Lens Mount

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro has a maximum diameter of 74mm and total length of 123mm. It weighs 570g / 20.1 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro and Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro and the Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Size and Weight

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro:

  • 55mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 55mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 55mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro has a fixed focal length of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm.


Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Macro: 2x - (Compare)
  • Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe: 2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.

Optical Formula

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 8 groups . Special elements used in this design is Multi-coating.

Lens Hood

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 638 g / 1.40 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 515 g / 1.13 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1,645 g / 3.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE Lens Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
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35mm FF 645 g / 1.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Lens Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
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35mm FF 700 g / 1.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 371 g / 0.82 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro Alternatives in Sony E Mount
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35mm FF 602 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 820 g / 1.80 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 594 g / 1.31 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
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35mm FF 772 g / 1.70 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 291 g / 0.64 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 614 g / 1.35 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 645 g / 1.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 100mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements Multi-coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 570g
Diameter 74mm
Length 123mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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