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Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E vs TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E

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

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

SpecTokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 ETTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E
Focal length56mm56mm
Max aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Typeprimeprime
CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
MountSony ESony E

Which should you buy?

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E and the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E?
The Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E is 56mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E is 56mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E or the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E?
The Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.

Do the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E and TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 E 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).

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