Zeiss Carl Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 2.8/18 vs Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Zeiss Carl Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 2.8/18 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, astro, architecture
Pick the Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Zeiss Carl Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 2.8/18 | Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Zeiss
|
Carl Zeiss
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| Format |
Full frame
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not listed
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| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1 stop faster
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f/4
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| Weight |
330 g
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not listed
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| Length |
80 mm
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not listed
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| Diameter |
100 mm
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not listed
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| Filter thread |
77 mm
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not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
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not listed
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| Max magnification |
0.11×
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not listed
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| Optical design |
11 elements / 10 groups
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not listed
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| Image stabilization |
No
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not listed
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| Released |
2016
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not listed
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3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 18mm both
Our notes
Zeiss Carl Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 2.8/18
An autofocus 18mm f/2.8 wide-angle for Sony full-frame mirrorless from Zeiss's Batis line. It includes an OLED distance display.
Pros
- Autofocus
- Weather-sealed
- OLED distance scale
Cons
- f/2.8 aperture
- Larger than compact wide primes
Our notes
Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4
The Carl Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 18mm at f/4 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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