Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM vs Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM and Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro.

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Product
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Name Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Manufacturer Canon Tokina
SKU 0570C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Release Year 2015 2007
Release Date 2015-05-11
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 125 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Motor Type Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 35 cm 14 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,21
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Focal Length 50 mm 35 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 69 mm 73 mm
Length 39 mm 60 mm
Weight 159 gr 340 gr
Other
Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM
Tokina AT-X Pro 35/2.8 DX Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 49 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ES-68 MH522
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A