The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 and the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 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. Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 is the longer of the two lenses at 128mm. The Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 with a length of 120mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135's 84mm 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. Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 weighs 614g, which means it is 306g (33%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 which has a weight of 920g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135 is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm but while Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
