The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 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 25mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C with a length of 72mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's 70mm 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 25mm F2 weighs 335g, 8% (30g) lighter than the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C's weight of 365g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C and the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A6700, Sony FX30 and Sony ZV-E10.
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
36mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 37.5mm.