Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE vs Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Max magnification: 0.10× on the Batis 2.8/18, against 0.09× on the AF 18mm F2.8 FE.
- Weather sealed: Yes on the Batis 2.8/18, against No on the AF 18mm F2.8 FE.
- Weight: 145 g on the AF 18mm F2.8 FE, against 330 g on the Batis 2.8/18.
AF 18mm F2.8 FE or Batis 2.8/18: which should you buy?
Choose the AF 18mm F2.8 FE for its weight.
Choose the Batis 2.8/18 for its max magnification and weather sealed.
On paper the Batis 2.8/18 wins more rows (2 to 1); if the AF 18mm F2.8 FE's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $155 used | $1,349 new $549 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 18mm | 18mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 18mm (full frame) | 18mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 9 / 8 | 11 / 10 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | — |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m | 0.25 m |
| Max magnification | 0.09× | 0.10× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Linear STM) | Yes (Linear motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes (best) |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 145 g (best) | 330 g |
| Diameter × length | 63.5 × 60.5 mm | 78 × 80 mm |
| Filter thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.