Tokina's budget AF portrait prime — 85mm f/1.8 for Sony FE and Fujifilm X mirrorless.
The Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 is a budget autofocus portrait prime for mirrorless, available for Sony FE. It provides the classic 85mm portrait focal length at f/1.8 with Tokina's atx-m mirrorless lens quality.
Optically good for the price — sharp from f/2.5 with pleasant bokeh at f/1.8. Stepping motor AF for quiet operation. 9 rounded aperture blades. The 85mm f/1.8 provides classic portrait compression with subject separation.
Sony FE mount with 72mm filter thread. Approximately 645g. No weather sealing. Minimum focus distance 80cm. 9 rounded aperture blades. De-focus ring for manual focus override.
Available used at budget to mid-range prices. Competes with the Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 FE and Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8. The Sony 85mm f/1.8 is the native option. For budget portrait shooters on Sony FE wanting AF at 85mm.