
Tokina has introduced the brand new Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 lens for Fujifilm X and Sony E mount APS-C cameras. The handbook focus presents a area of view much like that of a 50mm lens on a full-frame physique with a large and vivid f/1.2 aperture for shallow depth of area and low mild taking pictures situations. In addition to handbook focus, the lens additionally includes a handbook aperture ring to assist maintain it all the way down to a budget-friendly worth.
Tokina payments the lens as being superb for landscapes, avenue images, portraits and nighttime images, and is a 3rd of a cease quicker than the Tokina ATX-M 33mm f/1.4 it replaces within the lineup. Regardless of making an attempt to maintain the worth as little as potential, although, it’s a bit bit costlier than its predecessor.
- The SZ 33mm f/1.2 X mount model
- The SZ 33mm f/1.2 E mount model
As a handbook focus lens with a protracted focus throw and handbook clickless aperture ring, it’s superb for taking pictures each stills and video. After all, for stills, you’ll need to get used to zone focusing in case you’re going the road images route and wish to have the ability to react to ever-changing scenes shortly. The quick f/1.2 aperture must be implausible for serving to with these nighttime pictures, although.
Focal Size | 33mm |
Most Aperture | f/1.2 |
Minimal Aperture | f/16 |
Lens Mount | Fujifilm X / Sony E |
Format Compatibility | APS-C |
Angle of View | 48° |
Minimal Focus Distance | 50cm |
Optical Design | 9 components in 7 teams |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Focus Sort | Guide |
Picture Stabilization | No |
Filter Dimension | 62 mm (Entrance) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | Fuji X 71 x 87.5mm / Sony E 71 x 87.2mm |
Weight | 605g |
Tokina says that the lens has low mild fall-off with excessive distinction with optics comprising 9 components in 7 teams. It options an all-metal exterior with a depth of area and hyperfocal distance scale constructed proper into the main focus ring.
The retail worth for each Fuji X and Sony E mount variations of the lens can be $399, though Tokina hasn’t mentioned but when it should truly be launched and I haven’t seen it obtainable for pre-order anyplace but. Nevertheless it’s an fascinating and definitely extra refined replace over the ATX-M 33mm f/1.4. You could find out extra concerning the Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 right here and right here.