Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR

When comparing Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR which weighs 180 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF which weighs 361 g.

Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR

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, Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 22 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 24 cm for Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF.

Winner: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR

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 Distagon 2/40 CF and Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR:

	Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF	Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 R WR
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Fujifilm
Weight	361 g	180 g
Mount	Sony E	Fujifilm X
Focal Length	40 mm	23 mm
Largest Aperture	2	2
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	24 cm	22 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	67	43
Stabilization	No	Missing
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Missing