Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF vs Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
When comparing Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II and Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II which weighs 200 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF which weighs 2760 g.
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II 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 Prime 18mm T.15 EF.
Winner: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS 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 Prime 18mm T.15 EF and Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II:
| Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Canon |
| Weight | 2760 g | 200 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 18 - 55 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 3.5 - 5.6 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 25 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 58 |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Missing | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | No |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Canon Image Stabilizer (IS) |