
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 950 g
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm
- Length
- 107.5 mm
At a Glance
This 50 mm standard prime for Nikon F-mount full-frame cameras opens to f/1.4, which means short shutter times in low light and shallow depth of field. It is weather sealed but heavy at 950 g. Aspherical elements, an ultrasonic motor and internal focusing are included. The minimum focus distance is 40 cm. Everyday shooting, street photography and low light are the typical fields.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. focal length
- 50 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 15
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 950 g (2.09 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 72 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 40 cm (15.75 in)
- Length
- 107.5 mm (4.23 in)
- Diameter
- 80 mm (3.15 in)
- Released
- October 2018
Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 fit?
The Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 | Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 950 g | 230 g | 280 g | 815 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 52 mm | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 40 cm | 45 cm | 45 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 107.5 mm | 42.5 mm | 54 mm | 100 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4: FAQ
Does the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 have autofocus?
Yes, the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 has autofocus.
Does the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 have image stabilization?
No, the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 weigh?
The Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 weighs 950 g. It is 107.5 mm long with a diameter of 80 mm.
What filter size does the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 use?
The Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 takes 72 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.
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