Tokina ATX-i 100mm
Score: 82/100
Samyang 24mm F1.8
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Samyang 24mm f/1.8 FE is a compact, weather-sealed wide-angle prime with fast autofocus and a bright f/1.8 aperture, delivering sharp images and good low-light performance. While its by-wire focus ring can feel stepped and bokeh isn't perfectly circular, it offers strong value for Sony E-mount users. Suited for landscape, astrophotography, and hybrid shooters.
The Tokina ATX-i 100mm f/2.8 macro delivers true 1:1 reproduction, a fast aperture and a 55 mm filter thread in a compact package. It lacks an internal focus motor, causing autofocus limitations on some Nikon bodies. Perfect for macro photographers needing high sharpness and decent working distance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 mmbest | 24 mm | |
2.8best | 1.8 | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.3 m | 0.19 mbest |
| ↓ lower better | 525 g | 454 gbest |
9best | 9best | |
1best | 0.2 | |
9 | 11best | |
8best | 8best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(2) | ||
Lens Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
Mount Compatibility | Full-frame | Sony E |
Features(2) | ||
Autofocus Type | External focus | Silent STM |
Focus Type | One-Touch Focus Clutch | Autofocus |
Optics(6) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 100 mm | 24 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 2.8 | 1.8 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 0.3 m | 0.19 m |
Macro Ratio | 1 | 0.21 |
Number of Optical Elements | 9 | 11 |
Coating | Multi-coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Filter Thread Size (mm) | 55 mm | 58 mm |
Weight (g) | 525 g | 454 g |
Length (mm) | 98 mm | 72 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Tokina ATX-i 100mm f/2.8 for its exceptional sharpness, especially at f/5.6, and its flat-field design that yields edge-to-edge clarity.
Everyday users praise the lens for its striking sharpness, soft bokeh, compactness, and fast aperture that handles low-light situations well. Recurring criticisms focus on the limited autofocus performance on certain Nikon bodies and the need for extra lighting when stopping down to very small apertures.
Professional reviewers commend the Samyang 24mm f/1.8 for its impressive mid-frame sharpness, lightweight construction, and weather-sealed build, calling it a significant step up from earlier Samyang models and praising its quiet AF for video. They note the by-wire focus ring's tactile feel and the less than perfectly circular bokeh as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the lens's portability, feather-light weight, and sharp wide-angle results for landscapes, astrophotography, and portraits, often highlighting its excellent value. Common complaints focus on the stepped feel of the electronic focus ring and the desire for smoother bokeh, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
“fantastic”
“soft beautiful bokeh”
“magnificently soft”
