Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro § 03 Head to head
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro vs Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 is 205 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is a 100mm f/2.8 prime, and the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro is a 100mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro 
Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro 01
Key differences
Why is the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro better than the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro?
No measurable advantage on paper.
Why is the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro better than the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro?
- 205 g lighter (515 g vs 720 g)
- 50 mm shorter (73 mm vs 123 mm long)
- Is weather sealed
- Smaller filter thread (55 mm vs 67 mm)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro | Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100mm | 100mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Macro telephoto manual focus lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 720 g (1.58 lbs) | 515 g (Nikon F), 525 g (Canon EF) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 73 mm (diameter) x 123 mm (length) | 95 x 73 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.30 m (1.0 ft) | 0.30 m (11.81 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 1.0x (life-size) | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes ◆ |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes (Nikon F mount only) |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 12 groups (1 Extra Low Dispersion element) | 9 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 55 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Samsung NX, Sony E, Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Price | — | $429 launch price |
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Size
- A · Samyang
- B · Tokina
- 123 × 73 mm
- 73 × 95 mm
The Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro is 50 mm longer and 205 g heavier than the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro.
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Sample frames
Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro or the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro?
- The Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro weighs 515 g, 205 g less than the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro (720 g).
- Do the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro or the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Tokina ATX-i 100 mm f/2.8 1:1 Macro has the edge: it is 205 g lighter to carry.
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