Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T* vs Sony FE 85mm F1.8

Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T*

Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T

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Sony FE 85mm F1.8

Sony FE 85mm F1.8

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Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T* vs Sony FE 85mm F1.8

When comparing Sony FE 85mm F1.8 and Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T*, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.8 compared to the 2.8 aperture of Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T*. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sony FE 85mm F1.8 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sony FE 85mm F1.8

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

3. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T* or Sony FE 85mm F1.8 if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T* and Sony FE 85mm F1.8:

Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T* Sony FE 85mm F1.8
Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 TSony FE 85mm F1.8

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BrandZeissSony
WeightMissing371 g
Lens MountSony ESony E
Focal Length135 mm85 mm
Largest Aperture2.81.8
AnamorphicMissingNo
Minimum Focus DistanceMissing80 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread DiameterMissing67
Lens GroupsMissing8
Lens ElementsMissing9
Image StabilizationMissingNo
AutofocusMissingEvet
MacroMissingNo


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Batis Apo-Sonnar 2.8/135 T* and Sony FE 85mm F1.8 was last updated on December 19, 2024.