Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
The Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Batis lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent color rendering. Users praise its lightweight design and compatibility with Sony full-frame cameras, particularly the a7 series. A few minor concerns include the lens hood being slightly long and the need for thin ND filters to avoid vignetting, but overall it is considered a phenomenal lens for both professional and street photography.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent color rendering
- Lightweight design
- Great build quality
Cons
- Lens hood slightly long
- Thin ND filters needed to avoid vignetting
- Price may be high for some
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.49 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 430 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2.0 Series 40mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 20 specs.