Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 vs Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II

When comparing Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II and Zeiss Batis 1.8/85, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 which weighs 452 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II which weighs 1045 g.

Winner: Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

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 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 80 cm for Zeiss Batis 1.8/85.

Winner: Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS 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 1.8/85 and Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II:

	Zeiss Batis 1.8/85	Sony FE 70-200mm f2.8 GM OSS II
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Sony
Weight	452 g	1045 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	85 mm	70 - 200 mm
Largest Aperture	1.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	80 cm	40 cm
Type	Prime	Zoom
Filter Thread	67	77
Stabilization	No	Yes
Parfocal	Missing	Yes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes
Stabilization Type	Missing	Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)