The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF and the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless 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 Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless with a length of 65mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF also has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless's 73mm 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. Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless weighs 272g, 24% (89g) lighter than the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF's weight of 361g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF and the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is also available in Fujifilm X mount.
Focal Range
Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 40mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
60mm.
On the other hand, the Lensbaby Sol 45 Mirrorless is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.