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Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF
84 PixelMeter Score 19 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Versatile close-focusing ability
  • Excellent image sharpness and optical performance
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
  • Robust, weather-sealed build quality
  • Lightweight and portable design
Cons Cons
  • High price point
  • Inconsistent autofocus performance
  • Light loss and aperture changes at close focus
  • Physical design issues including rubber grip and hood
  • Significant focus breathing

Launch price Launch price $1,299
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 40mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 24 cm (0.3x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weight & size Weight & size 361g (12.7 oz) · 91 x 93 mm (3.58 x 3.66 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 25, 2018
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,299
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens line / series Lens line / series Batis

Elements Elements 9
Groups Groups 8

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 40mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 56°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 24 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.3x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Aperture ring Aperture ring No

Weight Weight 361g (12.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 91mm (3.58 in)
Length Length 93mm (3.66 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None