When comparing Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, 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 Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 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 Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS:
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF | Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | |
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Brand | Zeiss | Sony |
Weight | 361 g | 2115 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 40 mm | 200 - 600 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 | 5.6 - 6.3 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 24 cm | Missing |
Type | Prime | Zoom |
Filter Thread | 67 | Missing |
Stabilization | No | Yes |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |