Sony FE 28mm F2 vs Zeiss Batis 2/25
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.20 m on the Batis 2/25, against 0.25 m on the FE 28mm F2.
- Max magnification: 0.19× on the Batis 2/25, against 0.16× on the FE 28mm F2.
- Weight: 200 g on the FE 28mm F2, against 335 g on the Batis 2/25.
FE 28mm F2 or Batis 2/25: which should you buy?
Choose the FE 28mm F2 for its weight.
Choose the Batis 2/25 for its closest focus and max magnification.
On paper the Batis 2/25 wins more rows (2 to 1); if the FE 28mm F2's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $299.99 new $249.99 used | $1,169 new $449 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 28mm | 25mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 28mm (full frame) | 25mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 9 / 8 | 10 / 8 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | — |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m | 0.20 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.19× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Linear) | Yes (Linear motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 200 g (best) | 335 g |
| Diameter × length | 64 × 60 mm | 78 × 78 mm |
| Filter thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.