Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
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
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance. Users appreciate its lightweight design compared to alternatives and find it a reliable professional tool for both photography and video. A few Q&A entries note that internal stabilizer movement when powered off is normal, not a defect.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Lightweight design
- Great for video
Cons
- Internal stabilizer movement when off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
- Manufactured in Thailand (perceived quality concern)
Scores
Specifications
| Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm | 7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | standard |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 7★ | 1 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.33 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.1x★ |
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)
7Artisans AF35mm F1.8 35mm
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average aperture (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 70 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.