Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E vs Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E

Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E

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Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

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Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E vs Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

When comparing Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 and Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 which weighs 452 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E which weighs 2850 g.

Winner: Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

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 T1.5 E is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 45 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 80 cm for Zeiss Batis 1.8/85.

Winner: Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E

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 E and Zeiss Batis 1.8/85:

Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E Zeiss Batis 1.8/85
Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 EZeiss Batis 1.8/85

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BrandTokinaZeiss
Weight2850 g452 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length18 mm85 mm
Largest Aperture1.51.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance45 cm80 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter ThreadMissing67
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)114 mmMissing
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E and Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 was last updated on August 14, 2025.