SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x vs Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT
SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x vs Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT
When comparing Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT and SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x which weighs 1360 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT which weighs 2810 g.
Winner: SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x
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, Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 45 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 110 cm for SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x.
Winner: Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT
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 SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x and Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT:
| SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x | Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT | |
 |  | |
| Brand | SLR Magic | Tokina |
| Weight | 1360 g | 2810 g |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 1.5 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Yes | Missing |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 45 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 114 mm |
| Stabilization | No | Missing |