Product Comparison: Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 vs Zeiss Batis 2/25


General Specifications
Brand
Zeiss
Zeiss
Model
Loxia 2.8/21
Batis 2/25
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Compact, wide-angle and powerful – these are the properties that make the super wide-angle Loxia 2.8/21 so special. The optical design has been specially developed for high-resolution, full-frame sensors of the mirrorless Sony α series.
Short close-focusing distance, high speed, fast autofocus, and a wide field angle for the full frame: the professional lens for exceptional perspectives in landscape, architecture, street photography and photojournalism.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2 /f
Minimum Focal Length
21 millimeters
25 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
21 millimeters
25 millimeters
Lens Type
Fixed
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 Camera Lens
  • Covers a useful range.
  • It has good focal length.
  • No issues with the aperture.
  • It is very sharp at focal length.
  • The aperture range is useful.
Zeiss Batis 2/25 Camera Lens
  • Super sharp corner to corner even wide open.
  • Great contrast and lovely colors.
  • This one is sharp, and the colors are great.
  • Bokeh in portraits is actually fantastic. Great aperture and focal length.
  • Being an f2 and a close focusing distance this is a really versatile lens.
Size & Weight
Height
2.44 in.
3.2 in.
Width
2.44 in.
3.2 in.
Depth
3.35 in.
3.6 in.
Weight
13.9 oz.
11.81 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 Camera Lens
  • Light and small with ridiculous image quality.
  • Fantastic performance in a small package.
  • This is a compact and lightweight lens.
  • Amazing size and weight for travel.
  • I love the compact size.
Zeiss Batis 2/25 Camera Lens
  • I am very pleased with the small size, light weight and the image quality of this FF.
  • Light and convenient to carry.
  • It is lightweight, stays out of the way and captures everything beautifully.
  • Very good for travel. Great size and weight.
  • Not to big on the A7 body. Great walk around lens.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84 in.
7.87 in.
Field Of View
91°
82°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 Camera Lens
  • This is a wonderful lens, sharp focus.
  • Focus - fast and accurate.
  • Excellent lens for portrait and landscape. The images are sharp.
  • The lens lacks image stabilization.
  • There is no autofocus, only manual.
Zeiss Batis 2/25 Camera Lens
  • Fantastic quality, fast focus, sharp, relatively light.
  • Beautiful glass for sharp, colorful photos. It is well built with metal rings.
  • The focus distance indicator is cool.
  • Great for low light, close up food photography and full body portraits if needed!
  • The quality is excellent with great AF.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
11 Elements in 9 Groups
10 Elements in 8 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
10
9
Filter Diameter
52 millimeters
67 millimeters
Extras
Precise manual focus, DeClick feature, Asphere, ZEISS® T* coating
Weatherproof, Innovative OLED display, Aspherical Lens
What customers say about "Features"
Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21 Camera Lens
  • This lens is awesome, sturdy, and just fun to work with.
  • The design is beautiful! Great construction.
  • Great images with a solid build.
  • Build quality is good plastic.
  • Love this lens. Super sharp. Nice build quality.
Zeiss Batis 2/25 Camera Lens
  • The picture quality is amazing.
  • Sharpness on this lens is incredible.
  • I like the simple focus by wire design and OLED display for focal distance and depth of field.
  • Love it! It's great on the A7r III.
  • Lovely lens that produces superb images.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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Manufacturer
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