Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
When comparing Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E which weighs 2850 g.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
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.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 45 cm for Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E.
Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II:
| Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E | Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Sony |
| Weight | 2850 g | 1045 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 70 - 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 40 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | Missing | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |