The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G 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 Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G with a length of 55mm, is 23mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G'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. Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G weighs 178g, which means it is 157g (46%) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 which has a weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G 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 Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G 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 ZV-E10 II, Sony A6700 and Sony FX30.
Focal Range
Sony E 10-20mm F4 PZ G has a focal range of 10-20mm and
2.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
15-30mm when used on a APS-C / DX 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.
