The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C and the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 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 85mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C with a length of 60mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C's 64mm 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. Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C weighs 295g, which means it is 180g (37%) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 which has a weight of 475g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C and the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 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 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is also available in Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 90mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
135mm when used on a 35mm FF format camera.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.