Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
When comparing Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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 FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 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, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 24 cm for Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF.
Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
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 FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II:
| Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Sony |
| Weight | 361 g | 695 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 40 mm | 24 - 70 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 24 cm | 21 cm |
| Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | 67 | 82 |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Parfocal | Missing | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |