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1994 – 2005
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Updated
Feb 15, 2026
Tokina AT-X 90mm f/2.5 Macro
Canon FD, Nikon F, Minolta SR
Overview
The Tokina AT-X 90mm f/2.5 Macro is Tokina's own-brand version of the legendary 'Bokina' they made for Vivitar Series 1. When the Vivitar partnership ended, Tokina continued the design under their AT-X premium line. Same legendary bokeh, same excellent performance, now with Tokina's name on it.
Verdict: The Bokina continues under Tokina's own name. If you can't find a Vivitar Series 1 90mm, this is the same legendary lens with better coatings and Tokina's premium build. One of the greatest macro/portrait lenses ever made.
Optical Character
Bokeh
So far I haven't seen anything but great bokeh from this, see all those examples.
Sharpness wide open
The lens performs great at any distance, with excellent corner-to-corner sharpness from f/4 to f/8. Sharpness is reduced a little at f/11 due to diffraction.
Flare resistance
Strong light sources will especially at the corners of the frame will reduce the contrast noticeably but there won't be any flares.
Vignetting
Vignetting at f/2.5 can be visible under critical circumstances and it is basically gone from f/4.
Community Insights
What people love
- The Bokina bokeh
- Sharp at all apertures
- Great portrait lens
- Better coatings than Vivitar
- Excellent build (AT-X quality)
What people dislike
- Only 1:2 macro (needs extension for 1:1)
- Can be pricier than Vivitar version
- Manual focus only
- Some copies have stiff focus
Pro Tips
- Identical optics to Vivitar Bokina
- Better coatings = less flare
- Amazing portrait lens, not just macro
- AT-X build quality is excellent
Sources (2)
phillip_reeve-
https://phillipreeve.net/blog/tokina-x-macro-90mm-12-5-review/
Lens Heritage 2nd JSONsecondary
The Tokina AT-X 90mm f/2.5 Macro is Tokina's own-brand version of the legendary 'Bokina' they made for Vivitar Series 1. When the Vivitar partnership ended, Tokina continued the design under their AT-X premium line. Same legendary bokeh, same excellent performance, now with Tokina's name on it.