Tokina Atx-m 33mm F/1.4 E

Specifications01

MountSONY E

Focal length33mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypeCinema · Macro · Wide · Prime

Weight285 g

Filter size52 mm

Physical length72 mm

Min focus distance0.4 m

Max magnification0.1

Aperture blades9

Optical elements10

Groups9

Lens hoodpetal-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Sony","Sony E (APS-C)"]

Keywords["E-mount","Prime","Standard","Tokina"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating6.5

Other FeaturesMicro-USB connector for firmware updates

Review VerdictThe Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is a good performer but it shares some weaknesses with the other Tokina prime lenses we recently reviewed. The broader center resolution is already very good at f/1.4 whereas the outer image field is soft. Stopping down to f/2.8 fixes most of the border/corner softness and the results are very sharp indeed from f/4. Lateral CAs are quite low and usually nothing to worry about. You may spot a tad of pincushion distortion e.g., if you are into architecture photography. There is also some obvious vignetting when shooting at f/1.4 but it's not out of the ordinary for such a fast lens. The Tokina lens doesn't feature a built-in correction profile so you have to deal with it manually if needed. Eventually, there should be correction profiles available in most RAW converters though. A positive aspect is the quality of the bokeh. It deteriorates somewhat in the far corners but is generally very pleasing. This is especially true for the out-of-focus highlights. Bokeh fringing (Axial CAs) is on the high side, though. The build quality of the Tokina lens is pretty high. Like its in-house cousins, the Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is tightly assembled and most of the lens is made of metal including the lens hood. An unusual feature for such an affordable lens is the dedicated aperture ring. It is step-less and more aligned to video use, but we had no issues using it for photos. The AF is only moderately fast but noiseless. Firmware upgrades are possible via a USB port so let's hope that the lens will receive an image correction profile at some stage at least. Overall, Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is a very good value package with a few hiccups.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":8,"Optical Quality":6.5,"Price / Performance":8}

Review Published2022-01-03T13:14:00+00:00

Optical Construction10 elements in 9 groups inc. 1xSD element

Field Notes02

Tokina ATX-M 33mm f/1.4 for Sony E is a fast prime lens suited to low-light and general-purpose photography, with a cinema-style design. Fixed focal length and wide maximum aperture.

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