Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm
Zeiss
40 Overall Score
vs
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Sony
90 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Specifications
| Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 2 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | ARRI PL | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.27 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 18mm T1.5 18mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.