Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E vs Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE

Both are Sony E mount primes for standard prime and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E (33mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE (35mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
• the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E and the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE?
The Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is 33mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE is 35mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Do the Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E and Samyang AF 35mm f/1.4 P FE fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C). Note the Tokina atx-m 33mm f/1.4 E is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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