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 Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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. Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G is the longer of the two lenses at 175mm. The Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 with a length of 120mm, is 55mm shorter. On the other hand, the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G's 80mm 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 226g (26%) lighter than the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G which has a weight of 840g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8 and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G 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
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.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G has a focal range of 70-200mm 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 105 - 300mm.
