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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 24-105mm F4 G OSS is the longer of the two lenses at 113mm. The Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF with a length of 93mm, is 20mm shorter. On the other hand, the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF has a larger diameter of 91mm compared to the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS's 83mm 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 40mm F2 CF weighs 361g, which means it is 302g (45%) lighter than the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS which has a weight of 663g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 40mm F2 CF:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF and the Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS 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 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 Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS has a focal range of 24-105mm and 4.4X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 157.5mm.
