Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT vs Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT vs Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
When comparing Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 and Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 which weighs 330 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT which weighs 2810 g.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
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, Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 45 cm for Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
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 T.15 MFT and Zeiss Batis 2.8/18:
| Tokina Vista 18mm T.15 MFT | Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Zeiss |
| Weight | 2810 g | 330 g |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 25 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |