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 choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 6 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro that are compatible with the Sony E mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Sony E Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Hood supplied |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
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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 FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro has a maximum diameter of 74mm and a total length of 123mm. It weighs 570g / 20.1 oz.
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:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 55mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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 with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 100mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
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 8 most popular comparisons of the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro.
Top Alternatives of Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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