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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Sony FE Review

Main Features

  • 18mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony FE Mount
  • Weight: 330g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 80mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.25m
  • Max Magnification:0.11x
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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Overview
Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony FE mount lenses.

Lens Mount

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have Sony FE lens mount.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has a fixed focal lenght of 18mm. When mounted on a 35mm FF format camera, it provides an 50mm equivalent of 18mm.

Body Colour

Black

Aperture

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has a max aperture of F2.8.
Pros and Cons of Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8

PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Pricey
Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Sony FE
Max_Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 18mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.11X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Full Time Manual Unknown
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 330g
Diameter 78mm
Length 80mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Alternatives in Sony FE Mount
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Tokina Firin 20mm F2 FE MF 20mm F2 490gr MF
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ZEISS Loxia 21mm F2.8 21mm F2.8 394gr MF
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Samyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC 20mm F1.8 497gr MF
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8
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