The Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 super wide-angle autofocus lens for Sony E-mount is now officially announced. The lens will start shipping on May 5th, 2016. The recommended US retail price is $1,499 (open for pre-orders now). The EU price is €1,499 (incl. 19% sales tax). Additional information:
Main features:
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- Distagon Optical Design
- Four Aspherical Elements
- Seven Special Glass Elements
- Floating Elements System
- Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
- OLED Display for Focus Distance and DoF
- Linear Autofocus Motor
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
Technical specifications:
| Focal length | 18 mm |
| Aperture range | f/2.8 – f/22 |
| Focusing range | 0,25 m (9.8 ″) – ∞ |
| Number of elements/groups | 11/10 |
| Angular field, diag./horiz./vert. | 99° / 90° / 67° |
| Coverage at close range | 227 x 340 mm (8.9 x 13.4″) |
| Filter thread | M77 x 0,75 |
| Dimensions (with caps) | 95 mm (3.7″) |
| Diameter of focusing ring | 78 mm (3.1″) |
| Weight | 330 g (0.74 lbs) |
| Camera mounts | E-Mount |
Sample photos:
