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Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4

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Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4

Focal length
56 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
315 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm
Length
72 mm
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At a Glance

The 56 mm f/1.4 acts as an 84 mm equivalent short telephoto on Sony E APS-C cameras. Its wide aperture allows shallow depth of field and short shutter times in low light. It reaches 1:10 magnification at a minimum focus distance of 60 cm. Portraits and events suit it well.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
56 mm
Max. focal length
56 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
10
Groups
9
Weight
315 g (0.69 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
60 cm (23.62 in)
Max. magnification
1:10 (0.1×)
Length
72 mm (2.83 in)
Diameter
65 mm (2.56 in)
Released
November 2021

Manufacturer data: tokinalens.com, tokinalens.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 fit?

The Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTokina atx-m 56mm F1.4Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN | ContemporaryViltrox AF 56mm F1.4Yongnuo YN 56mm F1.4 DA DSM WL Pro
Focal length56 mm56 mm56 mm56 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight315 g280 g290 g368 g
Filter diameter52 mm55 mm52 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance60 cm50 cm60 cm60 cm
Length72 mm59.5 mm72 mm87 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4: FAQ

Does the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 have autofocus?

Yes, the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 has autofocus.

Does the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 have image stabilization?

No, the Tokina atx-m 56mm 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 atx-m 56mm F1.4 weigh?

The Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 weighs 315 g. It is 72 mm long with a diameter of 65 mm.

What filter size does the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 use?

The Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 is 60 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 a full-frame lens?

No, the Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 84 mm in full-frame terms.

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