The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 and the Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF with a length of 99mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF's 80mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 weighs 614g, which means it is 116g (15%) lighter than the Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF which has a weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.