When comparing Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF which weighs 361 g, compared to the loser Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E which weighs 1100 g.
Winner: Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF
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 Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Irix 45mm T1.5 Sony E:
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF | Irix 45mm T1.5 - Sony E | |
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Brand | Zeiss | Irix |
Weight | 361 g | 1100 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 40 mm | 45 mm |
Largest Aperture | 2 | 1.5 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 24 cm | Missing |
Type | Prime | Missing |
Filter Thread | 67 | 86 |
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread) | Missing | 95 mm |
Stabilization | No | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |