Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FEvsZEISS Batis 1.8/85

atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE

85mm / F1.8

Batis 1.8/85

85mm / F1.8

Which to choose

When the atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE suits you better

No standout advantage in this comparison.

When the Batis 1.8/85 suits you better

  • Weight193g lighter, so easier to carry
  • StabilizationHas stabilization
  • Weather sealingHas weather sealing

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

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  • atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE101.6mm long × 78mm diameter
  • Batis 1.8/8592mm long × 92mm diameter

Specifications compared

Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE compared with ZEISS Batis 1.8/85.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationTokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FEZEISS Batis 1.8/85Difference
Focal length (wide)85mm85mm
Focal length (tele)85mm85mm
Max aperture (wide)F1.8F1.8
Max aperture (tele)F1.8F1.8
Min apertureF22F22
Min focus distance80cm80cm
Max magnification0.12×0.13×−0.01x
Aperture blades9blades9blades
Weight645g452g+193g
Length101.6mm92mm+9.6mm
Diameter78mm92mm−14mm
Filter size72mm67mm+5mm
Released20202015+5year
StabilizationNoYesNo
Weather sealingNoYesNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE relative to Batis 1.8/85.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE

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Batis 1.8/85

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