Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-691 18mm
Zeiss
70 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
84 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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Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
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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 | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 16★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| 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 (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th 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 (77th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.