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Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF

opera 50mm F1.4 FF

Standard Prime
50mm f/1.4 AF
Mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F
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Instruction Manual   PDF, 43.24 Mb
Full Frame
Sensor Size
72mm
Filter Size
950g
Weight
Accessories
Aspherical Optics Super Low Dispersion Glass Internal Focus System Multi-Coating
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Description

About opera Series

With the debut of 50mm F1.4 FF Tokina is launching a new series of next generation, premium full-frame lenses for high-end DSLR cameras called "opera" series. The new series is designed to perfectly match recent high-resolution full-frame DSLR cameras that demand the highest quality optical designs. Building on the award winning heritage of Tokina's AT-X line of lenses, the new opera series will offer an ever-expanding, premium line of Full-frame lenses that meet the growing demands of high-performance DSLR cameras.

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In modern society the word "opera" is commonly used to indicate stage art works that combine drama, music and dance. In Italian it means work or work of art. As an omitted art genre definition opera comes from "opera musicale" that means a piece of music work. In Latin opera comes from "opus" that is still used in contemporary language meaning "great literary, artistic or intellectual work" (e.g. "magnum opus", "opera magna"). We chose the name opera for our new premium full-frame DSLR lens series with the idea that it will help the photographer in creating real "works of art".

"Simply put, the Tokina opera 50mm is one of the sharpest lenses I have ever used. It's resolution was engineered to match 50 megapixel sensors and it succeeds excellently with these high resolution cameras. I would have no problem making a 60+ inch (200cm) print from an images shot with it."

Michael Burnham

"One of my favorite lenses of all time ! So simple as that.

A premium lens with possibly the best optical performance from any DSLR lens I have used so far. Amazing quality and high image sharpness even at f/1.4, its high versatility makes the user able to use it in different types of photography or video with ease."

Chris Anagnostopoulos

"Huge light gathering surfaces of fast lenses usually come up with optical penalties! But there is an exception in my bag. opera 50mm F1.4 FF bring me overwhelming performance results right after open wide to catching single photons in most critical astro-photography sessions."

Vafa Alireza

"If you are after Bokeh and Pin Sharp results, this is your lens. Amazing built quality with incredibly smooth and fast auto focus."

Muhammad Abu Bakar

"The Bokeh beast by day and the Astro King by night!"

Andrew Leggett

"This opera 50mm lens shows no mercy! Every shot is a king. Honestly. As a photographer who shot with so many lenses I can only be amazed by the sharpness and colour rendition that this guys brings. Tokina is obviously aiming for the premium level with the new series of opera. Following to checking it in the heavy New Zealand rain, I can only say good things in this regard. Read my reviews and you find out of why I adore this lens! Well done Tokina!"

Collins Ryàn

About the Product

Overview

The 50mm F1.4 FF is the debut premium lens in Tokina's new opera series for high-performance full-frame DSLR cameras. The lens incorporates Tokina's latest advancements in optical engineering and electronic design to meet the demands of today's DSLR technology. With advanced features like ring-shaped ultrasonic motors for fast and quiet operation, Tokina's new ELR lens coating technology, and advanced weather sealing technology, the new 50mm F1.4 FF opera lens will be a go-to lens in many camera bags.

Superior optical performance and Natural Bokeh

In order to effectively suppress chromatic aberrations and deliver sharp edge-to-edge images at all apertures, the opera 50mm F1.4 FF optical construction includes 3 lens elements molded from SD (Super-low Dispersion) glass and one aspherical glass element in the rear-focus lens group. The lens incorporates a 9-blade, round-shaped diaphragm for naturally beautiful bokeh. Tokina also incorporates an electric diaphragm specific to the Nikon mount for more accurate and precise aperture control. Fast and quite AF along with superior optical performance at all apertures and focus points makes this lens suitable for a variety of photographic genres and scenes.

LENS CONSTRUCTION MTF CHART
Lens construction MTF chart

Exclusive Next Generation Tokina ELR coating

The newly developed, Tokina ELR (Extremely Low Reflection) Coating was engineered to specifically target the visible light spectrum as it enters and passes through the lens. This drastically reduces the reflection ratio when compared to traditional Tokina lens coatings. This results in dramatically reduced ghosting and flare when shooting in challenging lighting conditions especially when strong light sources are within the image.

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Dust & Weather Resistant Sealing

The lens employs the latest advancements in dust-resistance and weather sealing targeting 8 areas in the lens construction most vulnerable to dust and water penetration. When coupled with a dust and weather sealed DSLR camera, the lens will not let you down even in adverse weather conditions. 

* The sealed construction aims to enhance the dust and weather resistant capabilities of the product but does not guarantee that the lens is completely dust repellent and waterproof.

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Focus ring rotation

The directional rotation of the focus ring matches the proprietary direction of Nikon and Canon lenses.

Silent and precise AF drive module

To ensure fast and accurate AF, the opera 50mm F1.4 FF incorporates a high-speed, ring-shaped ultrasonic motor for near-silent operation. This provides photographers and filmmakers a valuable tool when speed and quiet are critical features to capturing their vision.

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Hood with filter operation window

The BH-726 lens hood included with the opera 50mm F1.4 FF has a special filter window incorporated into the design. When the BH-726c window is removed from the hood the user has access to the filter allowing them to rotate polarizer or other rotation type filter.

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Specifications
General info
Model
opera 50mm F1.4 FF
Model Description
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
Series
opera
Type
Standard Prime
Sensor Size
Full Frame
Mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Color
Black
Country of Origin
Vietnam
Main specifications
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Automatic Aperture
Yes
Angle of View
47°24'
Minimum Focusing Distance
0.4m
Focusing Mode
Automatic
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes
Autofocus Switch
Switch
Focusing Type
Internal Focus
Filter Size
72mm
Coating
Multi-coating
Construction
Construction E/G
15 Elements in 9 Groups
Aperture Blades
9
Lens Hood
BH-726
Electrical Contacts
Yes
Additional info
Dimensions
80x107.5 mm
Weight
950g
Package
Carton Box, Front Lens Cap, Instructions Manual, Lens Hood, Rear Lens Cap, Warranty Sheet
Warranty
2 Year Limited Warranty
Gallery
Video
Time lapse video of C/2020 F3
(NEOWISE) comet shot with Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF lens
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF test (Spanish)
Tokina ambassador's voice: Christophe Anagnostopoulos (Greece)
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF (Thai)
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF (Spanish)
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF sales release teaser
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF images album
"Forest of tranquility" by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
Tokina ambassador's voice: Michael Burnham (USA)
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF lens review with samples
Into the Mountains" by Christophe
Anagnostopoulos.
Reviews
Test - Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2023/09/22 by Florian Legrand
First Time Tokina Lenses Review with Fujifilm GFX100s Medium Format
2023/03/27 by Collins Ryàn - L'artiste
The joy of photographing comets (without telescopes)
2023/03/22 by Alireza Vafa
Taking photos of the Desert
2022/12/8 by Muhammad Abu Bakar
Preparation for Astrophotography
2022/04/22 by Christopher Anagnostopoulos
From a Thought, to a Photograph with opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2021/05/31 by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
opera 50mm F1.4 FF review
2021/04/8 by Muhammad Abu Bakar
opera 50mm F1.4 FF review
2020/06/16 by Ken Rockwell
The history of Tokina 1950-2020
2020/05/31
Amazing photos you can shoot while staying at home
2020/04/24
Gluten free pumpkin pie + opera 50mm F1.4 FF lens review
2019/09/1 by Kat
Review: opera 50mm F1.4 FF for Nikon FX system
2019/08/1 by Collins Ryàn
opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2019/05/1 by Andrew Leggett
Shooting city and architecture with the opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2019/04/30 by Mahmoud Marei
opera 50mm F1.4 FF: The secret weapon of astro-photographers
2019/03/18 by Alireza Vafa
opera 50mm F1.4 FF - the landscape side of opera
2019/01/23 by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
opera 50mm F1.4 FF: excellent consistency
2019/01/12 by Tanvi Dhulia
opera 50mm F1.4 FF review: excellent consistency
2019/01/12 by Tanvi Dhulia
opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2018/12/2 by Dave Zdanowicz
opera 50mm F1.4 FF - a review from the portrait side
2018/11/30 by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
opera 50mm F1.4 FF landscape performance
2018/11/29 by Alireza Vafa
opera 50mm F1.4 FF review
2018/11/28 by John Riley
opera 50mm F1.4 FF - the proof is in the pictures
2018/11/26 by Michael Burnham
opera 50mm F1.4 FF review lens review
2018/11/21 by Ben Andrews
Shadows of opera
2018/11/16 by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
Shooting portrait with opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2018/11/12 by Kazuyuki Hagiwara
opera 50mm F1.4 FF review
2018/11/7 by Ryosuke Takahashi
opera 50mm F1.4 FF overall review
2018/10/22 by Toshiya Ogawa
First impressions: opera 50mm F1.4 FF (Canon EF)
2018/10/8 by Chris Gampat
opera 50mm F1.4 FF review
2018/10/6 by Christophe Anagnostopoulos
Hands-on with the opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2018/09/30 by Dan Bracaglia
News
Recently released award winning short film "Into the Mountains" from Christophe Anagnostopoulos
2022/04/20
Presenting the recently released award winning short film "Into the Mountains" from Christophe Anagnostopoulos, which was shot exclusively with Tokina lenses.
Photos of NEOWISE comet
2020/08/19
NEOWISE comet is known for being the brightest comet in the northern hemisphere that could be seen in the end of June, this 2020.
Announcement on compatibility of Tokina lenses with Nikon D6 camera
2020/06/17
We would like to inform You that we found functional issue with Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF (Nikon F mount) when used with Nikon D6 camera (released on June 5, 2020).
Documentary film "Forest of Tranquility" totally shot with Tokina lenses is officially released
2020/02/25
Tokina Global ambassador Christophe Anagnostopoulos (Greece) released his newest non-narrative documentary film "Forest of Tranquility", capturing the serene atmosphere inside the forests of Epirus, Greece.
About compatibility of Tokina interchangeable lenses with Nikon Z 6, Z 7 and Z 50 cameras (updated)
2020/02/18
We have thoroughly tested all current Tokina interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount) with the Nikon Z 6, Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 50 mirrorless camera using the Nikon mount adapter FTZ.
Tokina Monthly Photo Contest – February winner announcement
2019/03/10
We are glad to announce the winner for February's Tokina Monthly Photo Contest that we are running inside Facebook Tokina Lens Photo Community!
Announcement on compatibility of Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF with Canon EOS-1D X Mark II
2018/11/6
To all Canon EOS-1D X Mark II users.
On the launch of Tokina Lens Official Photo Community
2018/10/26
We are pleased to announce the launch of Tokina Lens Official Photo Community - "Tokina Lens Photo Community - Official".
Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF worldwide sales date announcement
2018/10/12
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the worldwide sales date for the new Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF lens (Canon EF/Nikon F mount) for full frame DSLR cameras.
New Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF
2018/09/21
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the sales release of Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF - debut premium lens in Tokina's new opera series for high-performance full-frame DSLR cameras.
Tokina participates in Photokina 2018 (Cologne, Germany)
2018/09/12
Tokina is proud to announce its participation in Photokina 2018, that will be traditionally held in Cologne (Germany) on 26th - 29th of September, 2018.
New Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF to be exhibited at CP+2018
2018/02/28
Kenko Tokina Co., Ltd. is proud to announce the prototype display of Tokina opera 50mm F1.4 FF at CP+2018 Camera & Photo Imaging show.
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