The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G and the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF 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 40mm F2 CF is the longer of the two lenses at 93mm. The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G with a length of 45mm, is 48mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G's 68mm 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 FE 40mm F2.5 G weighs 173g, which means it is 188g (52%) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF which has a weight of 361g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF 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 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G and the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
40mm but while Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G has the fastest aperture of
F2.5, the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF's widest aperture value is
F2.
