Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 vs Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF
Both are Sony E mount primes for standard prime and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 | Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 40mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF (40mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 (50mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0See price on Amazon
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CFSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 and the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF?
The Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 is 50mm f/2.0 prime, full-frame; the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF is 40mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Do the Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 and Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
More Sony E comparisons: Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.4 GM · Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II · Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 vs Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 · Tokina atx-m 56mm f/1.4 E vs Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF · all Sony E lenses · all comparisons