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Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF E Mount Review

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF

Main Features

  • 20mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 490g / 1.08 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 62mm x 69mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
  • Max Magnification: 0.1x
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Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF Overview


Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Ultra-Wideangle 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 20mm F2 FE MF lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetExcellent
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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35mm FF 490gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
Minimum focus distance of 0.28m / 11.0 inch
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF 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.

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is also available in Sony E mount.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has a maximum diameter of 62mm and total length of 69mm. It weighs 490g / 17.3 oz.

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF:

  • 62mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 62mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 62mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has a fixed focal length of 20mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 30mm.


Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.28m. 0.1x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

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

  • Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G: 0.22x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C: 0.15x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF has a max aperture of F2 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 11 groups . Special elements used in this design is Multi-layer coatings.

Lens Hood

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tokina
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 20mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements Multi-layer coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.1X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 490g
Diameter 62mm
Length 69mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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