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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8

Sony E Autofocus

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8

Focal length
18 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
330 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
80 mm
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At a Glance

An ultra-wide prime for full-frame Sony E-mount, this lens offers 18 mm and a very wide field of view. The 25 cm minimum focus distance and 0.11x magnification also allow close subjects. Autofocus is built in and the weight is 330 g. Landscapes, architecture and interiors are its subjects.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
18 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
10
Weight
330 g (0.73 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:9.5 (0.11×)
Length
80 mm (3.15 in)
Diameter
100 mm (3.94 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, cop-community.zeiss.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 fit?

The Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensZeiss Batis 18mm F2.8Samyang / Rokinon AF 18mm F2.8 FETamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8
Focal length18 mm18 mm20 mm20 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight330 g145 g220 g157 g
Filter diameter77 mm58 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm25 cm11 cm19 cm
Length80 mm60.5 mm64 mm59.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 have autofocus?

Yes, the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has autofocus.

Does the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 weigh?

The Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 weighs 330 g. It is 80 mm long with a diameter of 100 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 use?

The Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Batis 18mm F2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27 mm in full-frame terms.

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