Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

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Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)

Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)

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Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E)

When comparing Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E) and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

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 Distagon 2/40 CF which weighs 361 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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 24 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 Distagon 2/40 CF

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 Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (Sony E):

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E)
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CFSigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E)

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BrandZeissSigma
Weight361 g295 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length40 mm90 mm
Largest Aperture22.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance24 cm50 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread6755
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Sigma 90mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary - (Sony E) was last updated on August 14, 2025.