Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF Lens Canon - BRAND NEW review

Tokina is making big claims about its new fast prime, but can the Opera 50mm cut it in this cut-throat sector?...

Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF Lens Canon - BRAND NEW review

All the things that made the Pentax version of this design an Editor's Choice apply just as well to the Tokina Opera version, bringing some fine qualities into the domain of Canon and Nikon users.

Excellent sharpness, Very even performance, Well controlled CA, Zero distortion, Lovely smooth bokeh, Fast, silent and accurate AF, Weather and dust resistance, Quality manufacture, Full-time manual focus, No flare

Price tag, Heavy, No inbuilt shake reduction

Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF Lens Canon - BRAND NEW review

The Tokina Opera 50mm F1.4 FF is an excellent third-party fast-fifty lens from the venerable Japanese manufacturer that almost, but not quite, topples our favourite 50mm lens, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art.