When comparing Zeiss Batis 2/25 and Tamron 150-500/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Sony, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis 2/25 which weighs 335 g, compared to the loser Tamron 150-500/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Sony which weighs 1720 g.
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2/25
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 Tamron 150-500/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Sony and Zeiss Batis 2/25:
Tamron 150-500/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Sony | Zeiss Batis 2/25 | |
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Brand | Tamron | Zeiss |
Weight | 1720 g | 335 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 150 - 500 mm | 25 mm |
Largest Aperture | 5 - 6.7 | 2 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 60 cm | Missing |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | 82 | Missing |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | 93 mm | Missing |
Stabilization | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Missing |