Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 vs Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85

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Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E

Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E

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Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 vs Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E

When comparing Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS 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 Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E which weighs 602 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 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 28 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 80 cm for Zeiss Batis 1.8/85.

Winner: Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E

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 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS Sony E:

Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E
Zeiss Batis 1.8/85Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E

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BrandZeissSony
Weight452 g602 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length85 mm90 mm
Largest Aperture1.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance80 cm28 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread6762
StabilizationNoYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeMissingSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 and Sony FE 90 mm f2.8 Macro G OSS - Sony E was last updated on August 14, 2025.