Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9 vs Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9 vs Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

When comparing Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9, which one is better?

1. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.9 compared to the 2 aperture of Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9

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.

2. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9 or Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF 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 Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9 and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF:

	Zeiss Ultra Prime 180mm T1.9	Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Zeiss
Weight	Missing	361 g
Lens Mount	Missing	Sony E
Focal Length	180 mm	40 mm
Largest Aperture	1.9	2
Anamorphic	Missing	No
Minimum Focus Distance	Missing	24 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Aperture Range	Missing	2 - 22
Filter Thread Diameter	Missing	67
Lens Groups	Missing	8
Lens Elements	Missing	9
Image Stabilization	Missing	No
Autofocus	Missing	Evet
Full Frame Coverage	Missing	Yes