Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 PL vs Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF
Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 PL vs Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF
When comparing Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF and Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 PL, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 PL which weighs 2680 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF which weighs 2760 g.
Winner: Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 PL
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
Both lenses have the same minimum focusing distance and therefore one is not better than the other when it comes to how close the lens can focus.
Winner: Tied
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 PL and Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF:
| Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 PL | Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF | |
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| Brand | Tokina | Tokina |
| Weight | 2680 g | 2760 g |
| Mount | Arri PL Mount | Canon EF |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 45 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | 114 mm |