The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 and the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ 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 85mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 78mm. The Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ with a length of 73mm, is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ's 82mm 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 85mm F1.8 weighs 475g, which means it is 85g (15%) lighter than the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ which has a weight of 560g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ 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 85mm F1.8:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ has the Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Sony 85mm F1.4 ZA CZ's widest aperture value is
F1.4.