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Black Tokina 85mm f/1.8 prime lens with 72mm filter kit and cleaning accessories

Tokina

Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE Lens for Sony E + 72mm Filter Kit + Cleaning Kit

SKU CH-1HQS-07RJW

A portrait prime lens for Sony E-mount with a bright f/1.8 aperture, 85mm focal length, and 127.5mm equivalent on APS-C, bundled with a 72mm filter kit and cleaning kit

  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Compatible withMirrorless Camera
  • Product colorBlack
  • Bright f/1.8 aperture enables low-light portraits and shallow depth of field
  • 85mm prime focal length optimized for full-frame Sony E-mount portraiture
  • 5mm equivalent on APS-C cameras extends reach for tighter compositions
  • One low-dispersion element reduces chromatic aberration for sharper, more vivid images
  • Nine-blade diaphragm creates smooth, circular bokeh for pleasing background separation

Portrait Prime for Sony E-Mount

The Tokina atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE is a short-telephoto prime lens built for full-frame Sony E-mount cameras. It also works with APS-C models, delivering a 127.5mm equivalent focal length. The fast f/1.8 aperture suits portrait photographers who need shallow depth of field and reliable low-light performance. The package adds a 72mm filter kit, cleaning kit and lens cap keeper.

Thermals Noise and Power

This is a passive optical lens with no electronic cooling system, so it generates no fan noise and draws no power of its own. The all-metal focus unit and internal focusing mechanism operate silently during both autofocus and manual focus use. The ST-M stepping motor runs quietly, making the lens suitable for video recording where audio pickup is a concern. No thermal management is required from the camera body.

Focal Length and Aperture

The fixed 85mm focal length combined with the bright f/1.8 maximum aperture defines the lens and its primary use for portraiture and subject isolation. Buyers who need zoom flexibility or a wider field of view should look elsewhere. The nine-blade diaphragm supports smooth bokeh, while the single low dispersion element and multi-coating target sharpness and flare control. This specification set determines whether the lens matches the intended shooting style.

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Price $355.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTokina
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Compatibility
Compatible withMirrorless Camera

Questions about this item

How do I mount the 85mm f/1.8 FE lens on my Sony E-mount body, and what step do people often miss?

Align the white index on the lens barrel with the matching mark on the camera mount, rotate clockwise until it clicks, then remove the rear cap; forgetting to set the focus-mode switch to AF before shooting is the common oversight.

What maintenance will the lens and the 72mm filters need over time?

Use the supplied cleaning kit to remove dust and smudges from the front element and filters; the Super Low Reflection Multi-Coating repels water and oil, so a gentle blow-off and microfibre wipe are usually enough.

What limit appears first during extended video recording with the ST-M stepping motor?

The internal focusing design keeps the barrel length constant, so the practical limit is the camera body's own thermal cut-off rather than any lens overheating.

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