When comparing Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS and Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS which weighs 840 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E which weighs 2850 g.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Full specifications table of Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS:
Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E | Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS | |
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Brand | Tokina | Sony |
Weight | 2850 g | 840 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 18 mm | 70 - 200 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | Missing |
Type | Prime | Zoom |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Parfocal | Missing | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |