Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF Review

May 15, 2019 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM

The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a new standard prime lens for APS-C and full-frame DSLR cameras. Offering continuous AF while capturing video with compatible cameras, the compact Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM retails for just £129.99/€189.99/$125.99. Read our in-depth Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM review complete with full-size sample images to find out if it's worth the modest outlay...

Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM

The Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM is an amazingly fast, amazingly expensive 50mm prime lens for the new Canon EOS R full frame mirrorless camera system. Read our in-depth Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM review to find out if this ultra-fast lens can really be worth £2349 / $2299...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition)

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G (Special Edition) is the standard kit lens for the retro Nikon Df DSLR camera. Read our expert Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G review to find out if it's the Df's perfect partner...

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S

The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S is a brand new standard prime lens for Nikon's Z-series full-frame mirrorless camera system. Is this new lens offering a classic focal length worth the £599 / $599 asking price? Find out by reading our expert Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S review, complete with full-size sample images...

Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS

The Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS is an affordable short telephoto prime lens for APS-C, 1.6x and 2x crop mirrorless cameras from Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Olympus and Canon. Priced at £299 / $549, is the Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS worth a look? Read our Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS review to find out...

Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE

The Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE is a fast and affordable standard prime lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. Priced at £449, is the Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE worth considering? Read our Samyang AF 50mm f/1.4 FE review to find out...

Samyang XP 50mm F1.2

The Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 is a brand new super-fast standard prime lens for high-resolution Canon DSLR cameras. Read our review of the Samyang XP 50mm F1.2 lens (also known as the Rokinon SP 50mm f/1.2 in the US) mounted on the 50 megapixel Canon EOS 5DS R camera to find out just what it's capable of...

Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM

The Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM is a fast standard prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. The 50mm f/1.4 features 13 optical elements in 8 groups and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £859 / $949, read our expert Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM review to find out if it's the ultimate "fast fifty" lens...

Sony FE 50mm f/1.8

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is the first affordable "nifty-fifty" lens for the Sony Alpha full-frame compact system camera range. Read our Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 review to find out if you should add this lens to your camera bag...

Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4

The Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 is a brand new standard prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus-only Milvus 50mm offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality including weatherproofing. Read our Zeiss Milvus 50mm f/1.4 review now...

Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon T*

The Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon T* is a premium standard prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus Otus 55mm lens offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality. Read our Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 Distagon T* review now...