Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E vs Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E

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

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
• the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E (56mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E (65mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
• the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E and the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E?
The Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E is 56mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro E is 65mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E or the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro 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/2 of the other.

Do the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E and Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Macro 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). Note the Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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