When comparing Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA and Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA which weighs 778 g, compared to the loser Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E which weighs 2850 g.
Winner: Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
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.
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).
Full specifications table of Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E and Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA:
Tokina Vista 18mm T1.5 E | Zeiss Planar T* FE 50mm F1.4 ZA | |
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Brand | Tokina | Zeiss |
Weight | 2850 g | 778 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 18 mm | 50 mm |
Largest Aperture | 1.5 | 1.4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 45 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 72 |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 114 mm | 83.5 mm |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Missing |