Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 vs Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 vs Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
When comparing Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G and Zeiss Batis 2.8/18, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G which weighs 162 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 which weighs 330 g.
Winner: Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
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 24mm F2.8 G is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 24 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 25 cm for Zeiss Batis 2.8/18.
Winner: Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G
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 2.8/18 and Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G:
| Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 | Sony FE 24mm F2.8 G | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Zeiss | Sony |
| Weight | 330 g | 162 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 24 cm |
| Type | Prime | Missing |
| Filter Thread | 77 | Missing |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |