Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

When comparing Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II and Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II which weighs 695 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 which weighs 2000 g.

Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 21 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 35 cm for Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8.

Winner: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

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 Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II:

	Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8	Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Sony
Weight	2000 g	695 g
Mount	Missing	Sony E
Focal Length	8 mm	24 - 70 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	Missing	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	35 cm	21 cm
Type	Prime	Zoom
Filter Thread	Missing	82
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	134 mm	Missing
Stabilization	Missing	No
Parfocal	Missing	No
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Missing	Yes