Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

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Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

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Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM

When comparing Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF which weighs 361 g, compared to the loser Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM which weighs 524 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.

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 Distagon 2/40 CF is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 24 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 27 cm for Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM.

Winner: Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

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 Distagon 2/40 CF and Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM:

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CFSony 35mm f/1.4 GM

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BrandZeissSony
Weight361 g524 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length40 mm35 mm
Largest Aperture21.4
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance24 cm27 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread67Missing
StabilizationNoNo
ParfocalMissingYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesMissing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Sony 35mm f/1.4 GM was last updated on August 14, 2025.