Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro

Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro

When comparing Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro and Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL, which one is better?

1. Lens Weight Comparison

Regarding the weight of the lenses, Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro is the winner with a weight of 410 g compared to the 2190 g that Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL weighs.

Winner: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro

Regarding weight: The weight of a lens is something you need to consider, since you have to carry it around on the camera as long as you're shooting. It adds to the total weight of your camera and it's important to keep the weight low if you get tired in your arms when taking photographs or filming.

2. Lens Mount Comparison

The lenses each feature different lens mounts — the Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL features a Arri PL Mount while the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro features a Micro Four Thirds — and because of this the preference varies. If you have a compatible camera, then of course that lens will be a better choice for you.

Winner: Tied — It depends on your gear

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

3. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.2 compared to the 1.5 aperture of Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

4. Focus Distance Comparison

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro features a minimum focus distance of 30 cm while Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL has a minimum focus distance of 35 cm. Depending on your shooting style, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro might be a better choice.

Winner: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro

Regarding minimum focus distance: The minimum focus distance of a lens is the smallest distance from the lens to the subject you want to be in focus; subjects closer than the lens' minimum focus distance will not be in focus. Whether or not this is important to you is up for you to decide, but some want to take close photos and videos and in those cases it's important to have a lens with a low minimum focus distance.

5. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL or Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.

Specifications

Full specifications table of Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro:

	Tokina Vista 25mm T1.5 PL	Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Tokina	Olympus
Weight	2190 g	410 g
Lens Mount	Arri PL Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length	25 mm	25 mm
Largest Aperture	1.5	1.2
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Minimum Focus Distance	35 cm	30 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Aperture Range	1.5 - 22	1.2 - 16
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	114 mm	Missing
Aperture Blades	Missing	9
Lens Groups	15	14
Lens Elements	16	19