The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 and the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Sony FE 35mm F1.8 with a length of 73mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Sony FE 35mm F1.8's 66mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sony FE 35mm F1.8 weighs 280g, which means it is 55g (16%) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 which has a weight of 335g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 35mm F1.8 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 A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.
Focal Range
Sony FE 35mm F1.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 52.5mm.
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.