The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 and the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 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 Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 with a length of 75mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 also has a larger diameter of 92mm compared to the Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4's 62mm 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 25mm F2 weighs 335g, 14% (58g) lighter than the Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4's weight of 393g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2:
Lens Mounts
Both the Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 and the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
25mm but while Zeiss Loxia 25mm F2.4 has the fastest aperture of
F2.4, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.0.