About atx-m Series

atx-m series is targeting high speed growing mirrorless cameras market with high quality and yet superior cost performance optical lenses.

Preserving the Tokina's advanced technology (atx) new series is marked with "m" letter, that stands for "motif" and "mirrorless"- motivation that Tokina provides to photographer for creating unique and breathtaking photos with mirrorless cameras.

	"An ideal prime lens for ambient light portraits, photos and videos with excellent image quality and beautiful smooth bokeh, fast and accurate autofocus, packed in a solid premium looking body." Chris Anagnostopoulos
	"The Tokina 85mm is an extension of your eye when working in the studio, its exceptional image quality and smooth, pleasing Bokeh combined with fast, silent and accurate autofocus make it the perfect tool for portraiture and low-light photography in challenging conditions." Michael Burnham

Product Overview

The first lens debuting in atx-m series is 85mm F1.8 FE designed to fit Sony E-mount full frame cameras.

It is a completely newly designed medium tele photo prime lens in Tokina line-up featuring popular 85mm focal length and fast f/1.8 aperture that is excellent spec combination for shooting portraits, landscapes, street snaps and close up shots. Being manufactured according with Sony-licensed specifications 85mm F1.8 FE reassures overall quality and joy of capturing the world taking full advantage of the most latest and high advanced functions of Sony mirrorless cameras.

Optical Performance

10 optical elements including one SD (Low-dispersion) generate the image with excellent resolution from corner to corner, high contrast, low distortion / chromatic aberrations, great compression and nature color rendition.

LENS CONSTRUCTION	MTF CHART

Shadows reproduction | Model: Rina Kitagawa

Overall resolution and contrast performance | Model: Rina Kitagawa

Foreground bokeh | Model: Rina Kitagawa

Shadows reproduction | Model: Rina Kitagawa

Overall resolution and contrast performance | Model: Rina Kitagawa

Large diameter front element contributes in low light fall-off and smooth bokeh through all image area - decisive feature for ideal portrait lens.

Comparatively round light points in out of focus area thanks to low light fall-off capabilities

Smooth bokeh for portrait shooting | Model: Rina Kitagawa

Smooth bokeh thanks to large aperture and size of the lens elements

Comparatively round light points in out of focus area thanks to low light fall-off capabilities

Smooth bokeh for portrait shooting | Model: Rina Kitagawa

Mechanics & Electronics

Quiet, speedy and accurate focusing is realized by ST-M focus motor actuation. Smooth and precise manual focusing thanks to all-metal made unit and high standard grease lubricants.

Functionality

The Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE is made compatible to autofocus and other functions of the Sony camera providing perfect functionality and usability for the photographer.

Full compatibility with AF system

The Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE is fully compatible with Fast Hybrid AF system and all AF function settings, providing the same AF performance as with proprietary E-mount AF lenses. Fine manual focus adjustment along with Face/Eye Priority AF, Real-time Eye AF are also compatible.

MF Assist function

Accurate focusing is supported by compatibility to MF Assist function, when fine focusing adjustment is operated by manual rotation of the focusing ring with the simultaneous interlocking with image enlarging function and bar distance display on the monitor.

Optical correction

Due to the data transmittance ability via electric contacts the camera obtains necessary data from the lens chip to correct shading, distortion and lateral chromatic aberrations. Optical corrections can be done by the camera as well.

5-Axis Image Stabilization

By transmitting focal length data the Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE is able to get maximum use of In-Body 5-Axis Image Stabilization function of the camera.

High-Light Features

• Superior resolving ability from corner to corner, smooth and beautiful bokeh thanks to fast aperture f/1.8, large diameter of front glass element and low light fall-off performance.
• Effective ghost and flares care thanks to Tokina's exclusive Super Low Reflection Coating with water, oil&dust repellent abilities.
• Complete data correspondence with camera body that provides full advantage of the latest features of the Sony A7 series such as 5-axis image stabilization, MF assist, Face/Eye Priority AF, Real-time Eye AF and the electronic distance scale.

Notes:

• This product is developed, manufactured and sold based on the specifications of E-mount which was disclosed by Sony Corporation under the license agreement with Sony Corporation.
• Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE cannot be used with the NEX series.

General info

Model

 

atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE PLUS

Model Description

 

Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE PLUS

Series

 

atx-m

Type

 

Tele Prime

Sensor Size

 

Full Frame

Mount

 

Sony E

Color

 

Black

Country of Origin

 

China

Main specifications

Focal Length

 

85mm

Maximum Aperture

 

f/1.8

Minimum Aperture

 

f/16

Automatic Aperture

 

Yes

Angle of View

 

28.5°

Minimum Focusing Distance

 

0.8m

Macro Ratio

 

1 : 8

Focusing Mode

 

Automatic

Manual Focusing Ring

 

Yes

Autofocus Switch

 

Camera Switch

Focusing Type

 

Internal Focus

Filter Size

 

72mm

Coating

 

Multi-coating

Construction

Construction E/G

 

10 Elements in 7 Groups

Aperture Blades

 

9

Lens Hood

 

BH-727

Electrical Contacts

 

Yes