Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GMvsZEISS Batis 1.8/85
FE 50-150mm F2 GM
50-150mm / F2
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Batis 1.8/85
85mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 50-150mm F2 GM suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-150mm in a single lens
When the Batis 1.8/85 suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight888g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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 50-150mm F2 GM200mm long × 102.8mm diameter
- Batis 1.8/8592mm long × 92mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM | ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 85mm | −35mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 85mm | +65mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F1.8 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F1.8 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 40cm | 80cm | −0.40m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.13× | +0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.34kg | 452g | +888g |
| Length | 200mm | 92mm | +108mm |
| Diameter | 102.8mm | 92mm | +10.8mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 67mm | +28mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2015 | +10year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 50-150mm F2 GM relative to Batis 1.8/85.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 50-150mm F2 GM
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Batis 1.8/85
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