When comparing Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E) and Zeiss Batis 2.8/18, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E) which weighs 295 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 which weighs 330 g.
Winner: Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)
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.
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 25 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 50 cm for Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E).
Winner: Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
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).
Full specifications table of Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 and Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E):
Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 | Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E) | |
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Brand | Zeiss | Sigma |
Weight | 330 g | 295 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 18 mm | 90 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 50 cm |
Type | Prime | Prime |
Filter Thread | 77 | 55 |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |