Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 GvsZEISS Batis 2/40 CF
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
16-55mm / F2.8
24-83mm equiv.
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Batis 2/40 CF
40mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the E 16-55mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-55mm in a single lens
When the Batis 2/40 CF suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight133g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 24cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- E 16-55mm F2.8 G100mm long × 73mm diameter
- Batis 2/40 CF93mm long × 91mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G | ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 40mm | −24mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 55mm | 40mm | +15mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 33cm | 24cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.30× | −0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 494g | 361g | +133g |
| Length | 100mm | 93mm | +7mm |
| Diameter | 73mm | 91mm | −18mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2019 | 2018 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as E 16-55mm F2.8 G relative to Batis 2/40 CF.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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Batis 2/40 CF
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