Tokina Atx-m 56mm F/1.4 X

Specifications01

MountFUJIFILM X

Focal length56mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypeCinema · Portrait · Prime

Release year2021

Weight315 g

Filter size52 mm

Physical length72 mm

Min focus distance0.6 m

Max magnification0.1

Aperture blades9

Optical elements10

Groups9

AutofocusYes

StabilizationNo

Lens hoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Sensor coverageAPS-C

EraDigital era

Production statusIn production

Additional Info02

Category["Fujifilm"]

Keywords["Prime","Tele","Tokina","X-mount"]

Lens TypeShort telephoto prime lens

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating5.5

Review VerdictThe Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 X is a very capable lens in this lens class. It has a couple of caveats, of course, but that's true for all lenses. In terms of sharpness, it can deliver where it counts the most for such a lens - in the broader image center. The borders and corners are soft at f/1.4 and f/2 but beyond they are pretty decent and really sharp at medium aperture settings. Lateral CAs, as well as image distortions, are on a moderate level albeit you can spot them in critical scenes. Vignetting can be spotted at f/1.4 but it's not disturbing. Thus while the lens has no correction profile, it's not a showstopper. As far as the soft criteria are concerned - the quality of the bokeh is certainly a strength of this lens. Out-of-focus highlights are very clean at f/1.4 and remain circular except in the far corners. The general blur rendition is also smooth. On the downside, axial CAs (bokeh fringing) can be noticeable at large apertures. In difficult scenes with harsh contrast, you may also stumble across purple fringing. The mechanical quality is surprisingly high thanks to an all-metal body, a smooth control ring, and internal focusing. It doesn't feature any weather sealing though. The AF is both speedy and noiseless. Overall, Tokina did many things right - and that's for less than half the price of the Fujinon 56mm f/1.2 R - so if you are on a budget the lens can make a lot of sense. It's also a little more compact and lightweight. You may argue that it's possible to save a few bucks by going for the similar Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 but keep in mind that Tokina is a better-known brand with service centers available in major countries at least.

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":8,"Optical Quality":5.5,"Price/Performance":10}

Review Published2021-10-03T08:32:00+00:00

Optical Construction10 elements in 9 groups inc. 1xSD

Field Notes02

Tokina ATX-M 56mm F/1.4 prime lens for Fujifilm X mount, suitable for low-light and shallow depth-of-field work like portraits. Fixed 56mm focal length with a wide f/1.4 maximum aperture.

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