The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 and the Nikon 35mm f2D 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 25mm F2 is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Nikon 35mm f2D with a length of 45mm, is 33mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Nikon 35mm f2D's 65mm 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. Nikon 35mm f2D weighs 205g, 38% (130g) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2's weight of 335g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon 35mm f2D has a 52mm 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 25mm F2:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 35mm f2D:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 35mm f2D 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.
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Nikon 35mm f2D 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.
