Product Comparison: Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 vs Zeiss Batis 1.8/85


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General Specifications
Brand
Zeiss
Zeiss
Model
Loxia 2.4/85
Batis 1.8/85
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Portable, inconspicuous, powerful – fitting ways to describe the ZEISS Loxia 2.4/85 telephoto lens. The completely reworked optical design has been specially developed using seven lens elements for the high-resolution, full-frame sensors of the mirrorless Sony α series.
High speed, fast autofocus, and optical image stabilizer – in an easy telephoto range for the full frame: the perfect companion for portrait, event, and wedding photography.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
2.4 /f
1.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
Lens Type
Fixed
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 Camera Lens
  • The lens is sharp, great aperture.
  • The 85mm share wonderful colors and contrast. Very sharp.
  • Image quality is fantastic giving you a nice Bokeh when at f2.4.
  • Clear sharp photos and great aperture.
  • No issues. The F2.4 is fast enough.
Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 Camera Lens
  • Amazing lens. The 1.8 aperture is very nice on this lens.
  • Image quality is great and I like a fixed focal length.
  • The perfect focal length for any photographer doing portraits.
  • Sharpness to 1.8 very good creating a beautiful blur.
  • Very sharp images. Autofocus is decent.
Size & Weight
Height
2.44 in.
3.6 in.
Width
2.44 in.
3.6 in.
Depth
4.25 in.
4.1 in.
Weight
20.95 oz.
15.94 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 Camera Lens
  • This is compact, lightweight and super sharp.
  • It feels solid and well weighted.
  • It's super light and clean design.
  • Nice compact lens. Versatile, very sharp.
  • Very versatile and good size.
Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 Camera Lens
  • Solid build, light weight and look very nice on sony a7 series.
  • It is perfect in weight and size for a long day's hiking.
  • Outstanding, sharp and lightweight.
  • This is a Zeiss Lens, weather and dust seals, lightweight, and very sharp.
  • I like the relatively lightweight design and smallish form factor.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
31.5 in.
31.5 in.
Field Of View
29°
29°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 Camera Lens
  • The Loxia has a deliciously smooth focus ring.
  • The focus ring swing is smooth.
  • Pictures are sharp and the colors really pop out. Good manual focus.
  • Really amazing and manually focusing with the A7 cameras is a breeze.
  • Excellent image, very easy to focus on the A7RII and compact.
Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 Camera Lens
  • The stabilization is significant using this with a Sony A7S for video.
  • Beautiful bokeh, silent focus, makes my highly amateur pictures look professional.
  • Super sharp wide open, fast and quiet autofocus, beautiful smooth bokeh.
  • Love the lens overall, very fast and great autofocus.
  • Super sharp, quiet focus and fast.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
7 Elements in 7 Groups
11 Elements in 8 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
10
9
Filter Diameter
52 millimeters
67 millimeters
Extras
DeClick feature, ZEISS® T* coating, Precise manual focus
ZEISS® T* coating, Innovative OLED display, Weatherproof
What customers say about "Features"
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 Camera Lens
  • Super sharp, well built, beautiful shallow depth of field.
  • The Zeiss Loxia has impeccable industrial design, build, and feel.
  • So crisp and clean! So happy with this lens.
  • This is a lens that mates with my Sony A7II and A7S perfectly.
  • Excellent build quality and tack sharp images.
Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 Camera Lens
  • Excellent lens for portraits.
  • A stunning lens. The build quality is beautiful.
  • LED focus indicators are a nice touch.
  • Fast lens, very sharp. Nice and light.
  • Powerful low light performance.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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