Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
Zeiss
70 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
67 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Zeiss Batis series lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and solid build. Users praise the sharpness, color rendering, and fast autofocus, though one reviewer noted a defective unit with packaging issues. Overall, these lenses are highly recommended for portrait and outdoor photography, despite being heavy and requiring distance for portraits.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid weather-sealed build
- OLED focus distance display
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Requires distance for portraits
- Packaging issues reported
- Defective unit received by one user
- Focus ring could be more textured
Image quality 6
Bokeh 5
Autofocus 5
Build quality 5
Value for money 4
Weight 3
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
Landscape
Travel
Macro
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 5 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating | water and oil repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | 22-45★ |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm0.088score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.113score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
Scores 70 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
