Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF
Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF
When comparing Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF 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 Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art - Canon EF which weighs 1020 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF which weighs 2760 g.
Winner: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF
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.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF and Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF:
| Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art - Canon EF | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tokina | Sigma |
| Weight | 2760 g | 1020 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 24 - 70 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | Missing |
| Stabilization | Missing | No |
| Parfocal | Missing | Yes |