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Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8

18 mm · f/2.8 · Sony E

The Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 is a 18 mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
18 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Sony E
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame100.5°18 mm
APS-C (1.5×)76.3°28 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)73.8°29 mm
Micro Four Thirds62.0°36 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
18 mm3.9 m1.9 m1.4 m1.0 m0.7 m

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)15.3 s @ f/2.827.8 s
Full frame (45 MP)12.8 s @ f/2.827.8 s
APS-C (24 MP)11.9 s @ f/2.818.2 s

Cameras that fit (52)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 equivalent to on APS-C?
About 27 mm (1.5×) or 29 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 compatible with?
It fits Sony NEX-3, Sony NEX-C3, Sony NEX-F3, Sony NEX-3N, Sony NEX-5 and more (see the full list above).