The 85mm wide-aperture lens is one of the most popular choices among photographers, providing a classic focal length for portraits combined with a narrow depth of field and plenty of bokeh. However, such lenses can cost quite a bit, sometimes well over $2,000. The Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE costs significantly less, and this great review video takes a look at the kind of performance and picture quality you can expect from it in practice.
Coming to you from Darren Milesthis great video review will look at Tokina 85mm f/1.8 ATX-US lens. At $399, this lens is significantly cheaper than many first-party options, although it still offers many useful features, including:
- One SD low dispersion element for reduced chromatic aberration and greater clarity
- Multi-layer super-low reflection coating to reduce ghosting and flare and increase contrast
- Ultra-low multi-reflective coating also repels water, oil and dust
- ST-M stepping motor for fast and quiet autofocus, suitable for both still photography and videography
- Nine-blade diaphragm for smoother bokeh
- Electronic interface to send all EXIF data to the camera
- Fully compatible with Eye AF and manual focus assist features
Check out the video above for Miles’ full thoughts on the lens.
