Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GMvsZEISS Batis 2/25
FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
16-35mm / F2.8
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Batis 2/25
25mm / F2
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Which to choose
When the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-35mm in a single lens
When the Batis 2/25 suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight345g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
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 16-35mm F2.8 GM121.6mm long × 88.5mm diameter
- Batis 2/2578mm long × 81mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | ZEISS Batis 2/25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 16mm | 25mm | −9mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 25mm | +10mm |
| 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 | 28cm | 20cm | +0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.19× | — |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 680g | 335g | +345g |
| Length | 121.6mm | 78mm | +43.6mm |
| Diameter | 88.5mm | 81mm | +7.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2015 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM relative to Batis 2/25.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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Batis 2/25
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