Review on Premium Compatible Lens: TOKINA atx-m 85mm F1.8 for Sony FE Mount by Jason Cavett

I initially wrote a rather harsh two star review for this lens because the specimen I received was defective and pretty much unusable with the auto focus point was view. When I wrote the first article, I didn't realize how great it would be to work with Tokina's support team. After I informed them of my issue with AutoFocus, they immediately began reproducing the issue at their facility in Japan. All of this amid the first outbreak of the coronavirus. They worked hard and were able to quickly determine that the problem was with the replica lens I received. They sent me a new one free of charge, which they personally checked to make sure it was working properly. So when other people say why buy a Tokina when there are very similar lenses at a lower price, my answer is do it if you need support. Tokina is really proud of their products and stands by them 100%. It costs a lot. Speaking of price, this lens offers excellent value for money. It gives you 90% of maximum performance for 1/3 the cost - creamy bokeh, edge sharpness and build quality that rivals much more expensive optics. Autofocus performance is exceptional, surpassing the fastest 85mm lens I've ever used. Eye AF works relatively well too. In terms of overall rendering quality, this lens gives the images produced a neutral, balanced, classic look, making it a great choice for black and white photography and giving you plenty of scope for color photography. in the mail. At the current price you really can't go wrong. And it's good to know that they have a 3-year warranty to cover you should you need one.