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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 vs Zeiss ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8

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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8

Wideangle Prime | Sony E

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8
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ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8

Wideangle Prime | Sony E

ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8
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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 vs ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 and ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8, two Wideangle Prime lenses by Zeiss.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Key Specs

  • 18mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 330g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 80mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.11x

ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 Key Specs

  • 21mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 394g.
  • Diameter: 62mm
  • Length: 72mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.13x

What type of photography are the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 and ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 and the ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitFairFair
TravelAverageAverage
StreetAverageExcellent
WeddingFairFair
Walk AroundAverageAverage
VloggingVery GoodVery Good
LandscapeGoodGood
MacroPoorPoor

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 80mm. The ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 with a length of 72mm is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8's 62mm diameter.

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 weighs 330g, which means it is 64g (16%) lighter than the ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 which has a weight of 394g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Prime Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sony FE 35mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 35mm F1.8
73mm
66mm 280g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN Sony E-mount Lens Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN E
92mm
72mm 405g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM Lens Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
96mm
76mm 524g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G Lens Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G
85mm
74mm 373g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS Lens Sony E 35mm F1.8 OSS
45mm
63mm 155g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM Lens Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
92mm
75mm 445g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM Lens Sony FE 14mm F1.8 GM
100mm
83mm 460g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Lens Sony FE 35mm F2.8 ZA CZ
37mm
62mm 120g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 and ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7R V, Sony FX30 and Sony A7 IV.

Focal Range

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27mm.
ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 21mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 31.5mm.

Reasons to choose Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 over ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8

Focal Length - Wide 18mm vs 21mm 3mm Wider coverage
Autofocus Yes vs No Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight 330g vs 394g 64g lighter

Reasons to choose ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 over Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8

Focal Length - Tele 21mm vs 18mm 3mm more Tele coverage
Aperture Ring Yes vs No able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter 62mm vs 78mm 16mm smaller in diameter
Length 72mm vs 80mm 8mm shorter
Filter Thread 52mm vs 77mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification 0.13x vs 0.11x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 and ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8
Autofocus Yes vs Yes Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs Yes safer to use under rain and dust
Common Weaknesses of Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 and ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization



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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 vs ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Zeiss Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Wideangle Prime Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 18mm 21mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom No Zoom
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 11 11
Optical Groups 10 9
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.25m 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.11X 0.13X
Autofocus Yes No
AF Motor Type Linear Motor No AF
Full Time Manual Unknown Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes No
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 330g 394g
Diameter 78mm 62mm
Length 80mm 72mm
Materials Unknown Metal
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Filter Thread 77mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Unknown
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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