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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 E Mount Review

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8

Main Features

  • 18mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 330g / 0.73 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 78mm x 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 a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Ultra-Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 lens good for?

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

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifePoor
SportsPoor
PortraitFair
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingFair
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingVery Good
LandscapeGood
MacroPoor

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35mm FF 145gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
LCD info screen on Lens
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Minimum focus distance of 0.25m / 9.8 inch
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CONs
Pricey


Lens Mount

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has a maximum diameter of 78mm and total length of 80mm. It weighs 330g / 11.6 oz.

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has a fixed focal length of 18mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 27mm.



Weather Sealings

The Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Optical Image Stabilization

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.11x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m. 0.11x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Ultra-Wideangle Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Sony FE 20mm F1.8 G: 0.22x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN C: 0.15x - (Compare)

Aperture

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

Optical Formula

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 10 groups .

Lens Hood

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Alternatives in Sony E Mount
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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
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
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