Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 GvsZEISS Batis 2.8/18
FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
16-25mm / F2.8
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Batis 2.8/18
18mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 16-25mm F2.8 G suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-25mm in a single lens
When the Batis 2.8/18 suits you better
- Weight79g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- FE 16-25mm F2.8 G91.4mm long × 74.8mm diameter
- Batis 2.8/1895mm long × 100mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G | ZEISS Batis 2.8/18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 18mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 18mm | +7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 18cm | 25cm | −0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.10× | +0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 409g | 330g | +79g |
| Length | 91.4mm | 95mm | −3.6mm |
| Diameter | 74.8mm | 100mm | −25.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2016 | +8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16-25mm F2.8 G relative to Batis 2.8/18.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
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Batis 2.8/18
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