Name: Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E
Brand: Tokina

Technical Specifications of Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E

Overall score

6.9

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.

When it matters: When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.

Mount & Format

1.0

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Lens type

What it is: The optical category that indicates whether the lens is a prime, zoom, macro, fisheye, or another design.

When it matters: When you are choosing between a prime, zoom, macro, or specialty lens for the kind of subjects you shoot.

Importance: LOW

prime

Lens mount

What it is: The mechanical and electronic interface that determines which cameras the lens can be attached to.

When it matters: When camera compatibility and access to the right lens ecosystem are central to your buying decision.

Importance: LOW

Sony E

Sensor format coverage

What it is: The largest sensor size the lens is designed to cover without severe vignetting.

When it matters: When you need the lens to fully cover your camera sensor without heavy corner darkening.

Importance: LOW

APS-C

Filter thread size

What it is: The diameter of the front filter thread used for screw-in filters and compatible accessories.

When it matters: When you plan to use screw-in filters such as polarizers, ND filters, or protective glass.

Importance: LOW

52 mm

Teleconverter compatibility

What it is: Whether the lens can be used with compatible teleconverters to extend focal length.

When it matters: When you want to extend reach for wildlife or sports without changing to a different long lens.

Importance: HIGH

Optics & Aperture

8.2

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Minimum focal length

What it is: The shortest focal length the lens can provide, which determines its widest framing.

When it matters: When wide framing matters for landscapes, interiors, architecture, or travel shots.

Importance: LOW

33 mm

Maximum focal length

What it is: The longest focal length the lens can reach, which determines its telephoto reach.

When it matters: When you need more reach for wildlife, sports, stage events, or distant details.

Importance: LOW

33 mm

Optical zoom

What it is: The ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths available in the lens zoom range.

When it matters: When you want one lens to cover a broader range of compositions without swapping glass.

Importance: LOW

Maximum angle of view

What it is: The widest scene the lens can capture at its shortest focal length.

When it matters: When you need to fit more of a room, skyline, or landscape into the frame.

Importance: LOW

45.7 °

Minimum angle of view

What it is: The narrowest scene the lens captures at its longest focal length.

When it matters: When you want tighter framing on faraway subjects without moving closer.

Importance: LOW

45.7 °

Focus & Controls

6.5

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Focus motor

What it is: The autofocus drive system responsible for moving lens elements into focus.

When it matters: When fast, quiet autofocus matters for video, wildlife, street shots, or moving subjects.

Importance: LOW

STM

Minimum focus distance

What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.

When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.

Importance: MEDIUM

Maximum reproduction ratio

What it is: The highest magnification the lens can achieve when focusing at its closest distance.

When it matters: When close-up magnification matters for macro work, textures, or small product details.

Importance: MEDIUM

Full-time manual focus

What it is: The ability to adjust focus manually without leaving autofocus mode.

When it matters: When you want to fine-tune focus instantly without switching out of autofocus.

Importance: HIGH

Internal focusing

What it is: A focusing design in which internal elements move while the outer barrel length stays unchanged.

When it matters: When you use polarizers, gimbals, or close-up setups that benefit from a lens that does not extend while focusing.

Importance: HIGH

Stabilization

4.2

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Optical image stabilization

What it is: A hardware system that shifts optical elements to counteract camera shake and reduce blur.

When it matters: When you want steadier handheld shots and less blur, especially in low light or at longer focal lengths.

Importance: HIGH

Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)

What it is: The rated stabilizer benefit, measured in stops, under CIPA testing standards.

When it matters: When you are comparing stabilized lenses and want to know how much handheld shutter-speed advantage they offer.

Importance: HIGH

Build & Handling

7.3

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Weight

What it is: The total mass of the lens, affecting portability and handling balance on the camera body.

When it matters: When you carry a lens all day for travel, hiking, or event coverage and want to keep your kit manageable.

Importance: HIGH

Lens length

What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.

When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.

Importance: HIGH

Lens diameter

What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.

When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Weather sealing (splashproof)

What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.

When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.

Importance: HIGH

Metal mount

What it is: A lens mount made of metal rather than plastic for greater durability at the camera connection point.

When it matters: When durability matters because you change lenses often or use heavier gear for work.

Importance: HIGH

Lab Scores

9.0

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DxOMark overall score

What it is: The combined DxOMark lens rating based on lab-tested optical performance.

When it matters: When you want a quick lab-based summary of overall optical performance before comparing lenses in detail.

Importance: HIGH

DxOMark sharpness score

What it is: The DxOMark subscore that reflects how much detail the lens can resolve across the frame.

When it matters: When fine detail matters for landscapes, product work, or high-resolution cameras.

Importance: HIGH

DxOMark transmission

What it is: The measured light transmission of the lens, expressed as T-stop rather than nominal f-number.

When it matters: When real light loss matters for exposure consistency in studio, cinema, or mixed-lens shoots.

Importance: MEDIUM

DxOMark distortion

What it is: The DxOMark metric that measures how much the lens bends straight lines away from their true shape.

When it matters: When straight lines matter in architecture, interiors, copy work, or product photography.

Importance: MEDIUM

DxOMark vignetting

What it is: The DxOMark measurement of corner darkening relative to the center of the image.

When it matters: When even corner brightness matters for skies, studio backdrops, or clean product shots.

Importance: MEDIUM

Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E vs the average camera lens

Why is Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E better than the average camera lens?

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1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
What it is: The widest aperture available at the long end of the zoom range, affecting light intake and background blur.
When it matters: When you shoot at the long end in low light or want stronger background blur for portraits and sports.
Importance: HIGH
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.1.4 vs 2.8
Has aperture ring
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
What it is: A dedicated ring on the lens used to control the aperture directly.
When it matters: When you want direct tactile control over exposure while shooting photos or video.
Importance: MEDIUM
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
200.4 g lighter
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is lighter than the average camera lens (325 g vs 525.4 g). The average lens weighs 525.4 g.
What it is: The total mass of the lens, affecting portability and handling balance on the camera body.
When it matters: When you carry a lens all day for travel, hiking, or event coverage and want to keep your kit manageable.
Importance: HIGH
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is lighter than the average camera lens (325 g vs 525.4 g). The average lens weighs 525.4 g.325 g vs 525.4 g
12 mm narrower lens barrel
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is slimmer than the average camera lens (65 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
What it is: The widest outer diameter of the lens barrel.
When it matters: When grip comfort, filter size, or fit inside a tight camera bag matters to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is slimmer than the average camera lens (65 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.65 mm vs 77 mm
Newer release date
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E was released more recently than the average camera lens.
November 2021
What it is: The date when the lens model was first officially introduced.
When it matters: When you prefer a newer optical design with more modern autofocus, coatings, or stabilization features.
Importance: LOW
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E was released more recently than the average camera lens.2021 vs 2016
20 mm shorter lens
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is shorter than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.
What it is: The physical length of the lens body from mount to front edge.
When it matters: When bag space, balance, or front clearance matters in a compact travel or video setup.
Importance: HIGH
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is shorter than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.72 mm vs 92 mm
1.4 lower f-number at telephoto end
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a brighter maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/1.4 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
Has aperture ring
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has an aperture ring, the average camera lens does not. 31.2% of camera lenses include an aperture ring.
200.4 g lighter
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is lighter than the average camera lens (325 g vs 525.4 g). The average lens weighs 525.4 g.
12 mm narrower lens barrel
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is slimmer than the average camera lens (65 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
Newer release date
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E was released more recently than the average camera lens.
20 mm shorter lens
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is shorter than the average camera lens (72 mm vs 92 mm). The average lens has a length of 92 mm.

Why is Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E worse than the average camera lens?

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2 fewer aspherical elements
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
1 fewer low-dispersion elements
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
0.09 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1x vs 0.192x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192x.
0.1 m longer minimum focus distance
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
Not weather-sealed
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Not weather-sealed
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
What it is: Protective sealing intended to resist splashes, dust, and light environmental exposure.
When it matters: When you often shoot outdoors in light rain, dust, or changing conditions.
Importance: HIGH
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
2 fewer aspherical elements
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
What it is: Specially shaped lens elements used to reduce distortion and improve sharpness with fewer optical compromises.
When it matters: When edge sharpness and lower distortion matter in wide-angle, travel, or everyday shooting.
Importance: MEDIUM
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.0 vs 2
1 fewer low-dispersion elements
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
What it is: Optical elements designed to reduce color fringing by controlling how different wavelengths focus.
When it matters: When you want cleaner edges and less color fringing in high-contrast scenes.
Importance: MEDIUM
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (1 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.1 vs 2
0.09 x lower maximum reproduction ratio
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1x vs 0.192x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192x.
What it is: The highest magnification the lens can achieve when focusing at its closest distance.
When it matters: When close-up magnification matters for macro work, textures, or small product details.
Importance: MEDIUM
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a lower maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.1x vs 0.192x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192x.0.1 x vs 0.192 x
43.9% lower user score
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a lower user score than the average camera lens (5.62 vs 8.091).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters: When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a lower user score than the average camera lens (5.62 vs 8.091).5.62 vs 8.09
0.1 m longer minimum focus distance
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
What it is: The shortest distance at which the lens can focus on a subject.
When it matters: When you like shooting details, food, flowers, or products from a very short distance.
Importance: MEDIUM
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (0.4 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.0.4 m vs 0.3 m
2.65x less popular
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is less popular than the average camera lens (2.41 vs 6.383).
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters: When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Tokina atx-m 33mm F 1 4 E is less popular than the average camera lens (2.41 vs 6.383).2.41 vs 6.38

Expert reviews

opticallimits.com

03/01/2022

Summary of the review

Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E Review - OpticalLimits

The Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is an affordable standard prime lens for APS-C cameras that offers high build quality and excellent value. Constructed mostly of metal, including its large focus ring and petal-shaped lens hood, it features a step-less aperture ring that is highly optimized for videography. The lens uses a noiseless stepping motor for autofocusing and includes a USB port on the mount for firmware updates. Optically, the lens delivers a very pleasing and smooth bokeh, especially regarding central out-of-focus highlights, and exhibits well-controlled lateral chromatic aberrations. However, the lens lacks a built-in camera correction profile, meaning users must deal with raw optical performance or rely on external RAW converters. At f/1.4, the outer image field is quite soft with reduced contrast, and there is a pronounced vignetting of about 1.7 stops, though both sharpness and light falloff improve significantly when stopped down to f/2.8. Additional drawbacks include a moderate autofocus speed, a 0.7% pincushion distortion that can impact architectural shots, and high axial chromatic aberrations (bokeh fringing) that persist until f/2.8.

photozone.de

03/01/2022

Summary of the review

Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E - Review / Test Report - OpticalLimits

The Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is an affordable standard prime lens designed for APS-C cameras, offering a full-frame equivalent focal length of 51mm. Retailing at around $400 USD, it delivers high build quality with a metal body, a large focus ring, and a dedicated step-less aperture ring that is highly beneficial for videographers. The lens maintains a constant length during focusing, features a noiseless stepping autofocus motor, provides full EXIF data for camera-side stabilization, and includes a metal petal-shaped lens hood. Furthermore, users can easily update the lens' firmware via a built-in micro-USB port on the mount. However, the review highlights several drawbacks to consider before buying. Its step-less aperture ring, while excellent for video, is not ideal for traditional photography workflows. While the autofocus stepping motor is completely silent, it is noted to be somewhat slow. Additionally, the lens lacks a built-in camera correction profile, forcing photographers to rely entirely on its raw optical performance when shooting in JPEG mode. Finally, the lens likely shares its design and optical DNA with a similar Viltrox counterpart, though it compensates...

photozone.de

01/01/2022

Summary of the review

Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E - Review / Test Report

The Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is an affordable, standard APS-C prime lens priced around $400 USD / €320, sharing much of its core design and optical DNA with the Viltrox 33mm f/1.4. It provides a versatile 51mm full-frame equivalent focal length, making it suitable for a broad range of daily applications. Reviewer Klaus Schroiff highlights its excellent all-metal build quality, which includes a metal petal-shaped lens hood and a large manual focus ring. Key physical advantages include a noiseless stepping motor for auto-focusing, an unvarying lens length during focusing, EXIF data transmission for camera-side stabilization, and a micro-USB port for firmware updates. For videographers, the step-less, de-clicked aperture ring is a major plus, though it can also be switched to an automated camera-controlled "A-mode". Optically, the lens delivers high-contrast and very sharp performance across the broader center of the frame even when shot wide open at f/1.4. However, its outer image fields, borders, and corners are weak and soft at wide apertures, requiring users to stop down to f/2.8 or f/4 to achieve edge-to-edge sharpness. The lens produces clean...

opticallimits.com

03/01/2022

Summary of the review

Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E Review

The OpticalLimits review highlights the Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E as an affordable standard prime lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras that balances high build quality with a few notable optical compromises. On the positive side (pros), the lens boasts an excellent all-metal body construction, including a metal lens hood, a broad focus ring, and a dedicated, step-less aperture ring that is highly advantageous for videographers. It delivers very good sharpness in the center of the frame even wide-open at f/1.4, achieving exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness when stopped down to f/2.8 and peaking around f/5.6. Additionally, it features a noiseless stepping motor for autofocus, provides electronic EXIF data communication to support camera-side image stabilization, and produces a highly pleasing, feathered bokeh with smooth out-of-focus highlights. However, the lens suffers from several distinct drawbacks (cons). Optically, the image borders and corners are quite soft at large apertures, and the overall contrast is reduced when shooting wide-open. It exhibits a noticeable 0.7% pincushion distortion that can impact architectural shots, as well as a pronounced light falloff (vignetting) of approximately 1.7 f-stops at f/1.4. Its...

shoot.be

18/05/2021

Summary of the review

Review: Tokina atx-m 23mm & 33mm F1.4 X – The Happy Twins

The Tokina atx-m 23mm and 33mm F1.4 X prime lenses are a compact and lightweight duo designed for Fujifilm APS-C camera systems, offering 35mm and 50mm full-frame equivalent focal lengths respectively. A major pro highlighted in the review is the full licenced communication protocol with Fujifilm bodies, which allows seamless transmission of EXIF data, in-camera lens profiling, and automatic support for body sensor stabilisation. Additionally, both lenses boast a robust metal housing, quiet internal autofocus powered by a stepping motor, close-up capabilities, and an affordable price point compared to native lenses. While central image sharpness is respectable even wide-open at f/1.4, closing the aperture down to f/5.6 or f/8 optimizes detail and delivers uniform resolution across the frame. However, the review outlines several optical and structural cons. Performance degrades noticeably towards the edges of the frame at f/1.4, and shooters will experience heavy vignetting alongside green and purple chromatic aberration when the aperture is wide open. Optically, they are also prone to ghosting and flare when shooting directly into light sources. Physically, they lack weather sealing for moisture or dust...

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