When comparing Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF which weighs 361 g, compared to the loser Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 which weighs 1900 g.
Winner: Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Full specifications table of Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF:
Cooke S4/i 35mm T2.0 | Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF | |
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Brand | Cooke | Zeiss |
Weight | 1900 g | 361 g |
Mount | Missing | Sony E |
Focal Length | 35 mm | 40 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 | 2 |
Anamorphic Lens | Missing | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 24 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 67 |
Stabilization | Missing | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |