
Sony E Autofocus
Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF
- Focal length
- 40 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 361 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm
- Length
- 93 mm
At a Glance
This full frame lens for Sony E pairs a 40 mm focal length with autofocus and an f/2 maximum aperture. A magnification of 1:3.3 and a minimum focus distance of 24 cm allow close-ups. Focus by wire and a distance display are included. It suits street, reportage and everyday shooting.
Good for
- Street
- Reportage
- Everyday
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 40 mm
- Max. focal length
- 40 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 361 g (0.8 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm (9.45 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:3.3 (0.3×)
- Length
- 93 mm (3.66 in)
- Diameter
- 91 mm (3.58 in)
Manufacturer data: zeiss.com, lenspire.zeiss.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF fit?
The Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF 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 60 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 40mm F2 CF compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF | TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 | Sony FE 40mm F2.5 G | Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.5 | f/2.5 |
| Weight | 361 g | 176 g | 173 g | 167 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm | 49 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 24 cm | 40 cm | 25 cm | 34 cm |
| Length | 93 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 59.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF: FAQ
Does the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF have autofocus?
Yes, the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF has autofocus.
Does the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF have image stabilization?
No, the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF 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 40mm F2 CF weigh?
The Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF weighs 361 g. It is 93 mm long with a diameter of 91 mm.
What filter size does the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF use?
The Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Zeiss Batis 40mm F2 CF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 60 mm in full-frame terms.
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