The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 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 Milvus 25mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 with a length of 78mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 95mm compared to the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2's 92mm 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, 72% (890g) lighter than the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4's weight of 1225g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 has a filter size of 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 is also available in the Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
25mm but while Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Zeiss Batis 25mm F2's widest aperture value is
F2.0.
