Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSMto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro Top Features
- 100mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 55mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 540g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 95mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.3m
- Max Magnification:1x
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Top Features
- 85mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 725g.
- Diameter: 86mm
- Length: 88mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.85m
- Max Magnification:0.12x
Our Winner: Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro over Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Focal Length – Tele
100mm
vs
85mm
15mm more Tele coverage
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Weight
540g
vs
725g
185g lighter
Diameter
73mm
vs
86mm
13mm smaller in diameter
Filter Thread
55mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.3m
vs
0.85m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
vs
0.12x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
85mm
vs
100mm
15mm Wider coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.4
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at tele end
Focus Type
Internal Focusing
vs
Extending front
Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Length
88mm
vs
95mm
7mm shorter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro vs Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM All Features
General
Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
Brand
Tokina
Sigma
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Macro Prime
Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
100mm
85mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Unknown
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F2.8
F1.4
Min Aperture
F32.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
Yes
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
9
Optics
Optical Elements
9
11
Optical Groups
8
8
Special Elements
unknown
1 SLD glass element 1 glass-molded aspherical element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.3m
0.85m
Max Magnification
1X
0.12X
Autofocus
Yes
Yes
AF Motor Type
Screw drive from camera
Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Yes
Yes
Focus Method
Extending front
Internal
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
DoF Scale
Yes
Yes
Distance Scale
Yes
Yes
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
540g
725g
Diameter
73mm
86mm
Length
95mm
88mm
Materials
Unknown
metal mount
Weather Sealing
Unknown
No
Filter Thread
55mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
Unknown
Unknown
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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