Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E
Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E
When comparing Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E and Zeiss Batis 2.8/18, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 which weighs 330 g, compared to the loser Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E which weighs 1800 g.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
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.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 170 cm for Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 and Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E:
| Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 | Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Sigma |
| Weight | 330 g | 1800 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 170 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | 77 | 105 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS) |