Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FEvsZEISS Batis 2/40 CF
AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
24-70mm / F2.8
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Batis 2/40 CF
40mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 24-70mm 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
- Weight666g 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
- AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE127.5mm long × 88mm diameter
- Batis 2/40 CF93mm long × 91mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Samyang AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE | ZEISS Batis 2/40 CF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 40mm | −16mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 40mm | +30mm |
| 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 | 35cm | 24cm | +0.11m |
| Max magnification | 0.27× | 0.30× | −0.03x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 1.03kg | 361g | +666g |
| Length | 127.5mm | 93mm | +34.5mm |
| Diameter | 88mm | 91mm | −3mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2018 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE relative to Batis 2/40 CF.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF 24-70mm F2.8 FE
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Batis 2/40 CF
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