The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 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 135mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 with a length of 119mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8's 81mm 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. Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 weighs 565g, which means it is 49g (7%) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 which has a weight of 614g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 and the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 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.
Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 is also available in the Nikon Z mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 has a focal range of 35-100mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 150mm.
On the other hand, the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 202.5mm.
