Zeiss Batis 2.8/18
Lens for Sony E-mount · Announced April 2016
Official site on zeiss.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Ultra-wide
Typically $1,349 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$1,349
at Helix Camera
- Used from
- $549 at Glazer's Camera59% under new
- Used, typically
- $899.99
- Launch RRP
- $1,499Best new is 10% under
- Focal length: 18mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Linear motor
- Weight: 330 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.10×, Focuses to 0.25 m
Batis 2.8/18 overview
The Zeiss Batis 2.8/18 is an 18mm f/2.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Zeiss in April 2016. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors. It is a weaker pick for close-ups.
New, it sells for $1,349 to $1,549 at the 2 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $549. It launched at $1,499.
Worth comparing it with the Samyang AF 18mm F2.8 FE, Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Air and Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21.
Where to buy the Batis 2.8/18 in United States
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Glazer's CameraLowest used
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$549
Precision Camera
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$899.99
Helix CameraBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,349
10% off
$1,499Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +3%
$1,549
Beach Camera
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$445
70% off
$1,499
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Things to know
- 18mm prime, f/2.8.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Linear motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 330 g; 78 × 80 mm; 77mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.25 m, up to 0.10× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $899.99 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $549.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (18mm-equivalent wide end)
Not the best for
- Close-ups (0.10× magnification)
From the Batis 2.8/18's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 21% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $1,349 | $549 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$2,499.95≈ $1,718 | A$699.95≈ $481 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$899.99
Usually $724.50 to $899.99 · 21 days, 24 listings
Cheapest used today
$549
39% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $549 | $812.25 | $899.99 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $899.99 | $899.99 | $899.99 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Alternatives to the Batis 2.8/18
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Loxia 2.8/21
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- 394 g
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More Zeiss lenses
- Loxia 2.4/85 · 2016
- Batis 2.8/135 · 2017
- Batis 1.8/85 · 2015
- Batis 2/25 · 2015
- Batis 2/40 CF · 2018
- Loxia 2.4/25 · 2018
- Loxia 2/35 · 2014
- Loxia 2/50 · 2014
More Sony E-mount lenses like it
- Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D · 2016
- Sony FE 12-24mm F4 G · 2017
- Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM · 2017
- Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro · 2015
- Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35mm F4 ZA OSS · 2014
- Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art · 2019
- Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD · 2019
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D · 2020
Batis 2.8/18 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 18mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 18mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 11 / 10
- Aperture blades
- —
- Closest focus
- 0.25 m
- Max magnification
- 0.10×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Linear motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 330 g
- Diameter × length
- 78 × 80 mm
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
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