Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 § 03 Head to head
Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 vs TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
Zeiss 25mm f/2 focuses 5 cm closer. TTartisan 25mm f/2 is 146 g lighter.
The Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 is a 25mm f/2 prime, and the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 is a 25mm f/2 prime. On paper the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 
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Key differences
Why is the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 better than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.2 m vs 0.25 m)
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
Why is the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better than the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2?
- 146 g lighter (189 g vs 335 g)
- 19 mm shorter (59 mm vs 78 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 67 mm)
- $1,235 cheaper ($64 list price vs $1,299 launch price)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2015)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 | TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2 | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 335 g (11.82 oz) | 189 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 81 x 78 mm | 31 x 59 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.2 m (7.87 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 10 elements / 8 groups | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Price | $1,299 launch price | $64 list price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Carl
- B · TTartisan
- 78 × 81 mm
- 59 × 31 mm
The Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 is 19 mm longer and 146 g heavier than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0.
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Sample frames
TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 weighs 189 g, 146 g less than the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 (335 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 focuses down to 0.2 m, against 0.25 m for the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0.
- Do the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 and the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Carl Zeiss Batis 25 mm f/2 or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for travel?
- For travel, the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 has the edge: it is 146 g lighter to carry.
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