The ZEISS Batis 18mm f/2.8 is an ultra-wide prime lens crafted for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, making it perfect for a range of wide-angle photography applications including architecture, landscapes, interiors, and astrophotography. This lens features a Distagon optical design that incorporates a combination of aspherical and anomalous partial dispersion elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and distortion. The result is clear, sharp, and color-accurate imagery, even in challenging shooting scenarios. Additionally, the floating elements system ensures consistent image quality throughout the entire focusing range, from 9.8 inches to infinity.
A standout feature of the Batis series is the integrated OLED display, which provides real-time data on focus distance and depth of field. This allows photographers to make quick adjustments, even in low-light conditions, ensuring they never miss a shot. The lens is also equipped with linear motors for fast, precise, and virtually silent autofocus, making it ideal for both still photography and video recording. In addition to autofocus, a rubberized manual focus ring offers a tactile feel for more detailed adjustments.
The Batis 18mm f/2.8’s f/2.8 aperture performs well in low-light conditions, making it ideal for astrophotography, and offers excellent control over depth of field. The lens’s ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating reduces reflections, enhancing contrast and color fidelity. Its durable dust- and moisture-sealed design ensures that the lens can be used reliably in harsh environments, providing photographers with a versatile tool for a wide range of outdoor and indoor shooting conditions.
Features:
- Distagon optical design with aspherical and anomalous partial dispersion elements for reduced chromatic aberrations and distortion
- Floating elements system for consistent image quality across the entire focus range
- ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating to minimize flare and enhance contrast
- Built-in OLED display for real-time focus distance and depth of field information
- Fast, smooth, and quiet autofocus powered by linear motors
- Manual focus ring with tactile control for precise adjustments
- Dust- and moisture-sealed construction for shooting in challenging environments
- f/2.8 maximum aperture for improved performance in low light and astrophotography
Specifications:
Specification | Details |
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Lens Type | Ultra-Wide Prime |
Mount Type | Sony E-mount (Full-frame) |
Focal Length | 18mm |
Aperture | f/2.8 (Maximum) |
Optical Design | Distagon with aspherical and anomalous partial dispersion elements |
Focus Distance | 9.8 inches (0.25 m) to Infinity |
Image Stabilization | No (relies on camera stabilization) |
Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-reflective Coating |
Autofocus | Yes (Linear Motors) |
Display | OLED Focus Distance & Depth of Field Display |
Weather Sealing | Yes (Dust and Moisture Sealed) |
Dimensions | 3.1 x 3.4 inches (79.5 x 87 mm) |
Weight | 0.87 lbs (395g) |
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