Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 vs Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF

Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 vs Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF

When comparing Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF and Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.3 compared to the 1.5 aperture of Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3

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.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 or Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF 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 Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3 and Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF:

	Zeiss Master Prime 18mm T1.3	Tokina Vista Prime 18mm T.15 EF
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Tokina
Weight	Missing	2760 g
Lens Mount	Missing	Canon EF
Focal Length	18 mm	18 mm
Largest Aperture	1.3	1.5
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	45 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Aperture Range	Missing	1.5 - 22
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	Missing	114 mm
Aperture Blades	Missing	9