Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6vsTokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E
FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
28-60mm / F4-5.6
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atx-m 33mm F1.4 E
33mm / F1.4
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 suits you better
- Weight118g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-60mm in a single lens
When the atx-m 33mm F1.4 E suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 28-60mm F4-5.645mm long × 66.6mm diameter
- atx-m 33mm F1.4 E72mm long × 65mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 | Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 E | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 33mm | −5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 33mm | +27mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F1.4 | 4.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 40cm | −0.10m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.10× | +0.06x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 167g | 285g | −118g |
| Length | 45mm | 72mm | −27mm |
| Diameter | 66.6mm | 65mm | +1.6mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 52mm | −11.5mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 28-60mm F4-5.6 relative to atx-m 33mm F1.4 E.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 28-60mm F4-5.6
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atx-m 33mm F1.4 E
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