Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 vs Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

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Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

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Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 vs Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E

When comparing Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E 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 Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E which weighs 1160 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, Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 80 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 112 cm for Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E.

Winner: Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

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 Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E:

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E
Zeiss Batis 1.8/85Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E

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BrandZeissSigma
Weight452 g1160 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length85 mm100 - 400 mm
Largest Aperture1.85 - 6.3
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance80 cm112 cm
TypePrimeZoom
Filter Thread6767
StabilizationNoYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeMissingSigma Optical Stabilizer (OS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 and Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E was last updated on August 14, 2025.