Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF Lens Review (by Ephotozine)

John Riley at ePHOTOzine published the Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF Lens review (tested on the Sony A7 III): ” The new Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF lens justifies its price tag and it has that extra quality that makes it an Editor’s Choice.”

Verdict from ePHOTOzine:

Quality, lack of compromise and elegance of design. These are the things that characterise the new lens, one which I have found very exciting to use. It also does not fall into the trap of being clinically sharp without having that indefinable character. It manages to be crisp and clean in terms of its images, but they also have the sparkle that gives that emotional element. Sometimes this is referred to as “pixie dust”, the magical extra ingredient that makes great lenses.

Thus the new Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF lens justifies its price tag and it has that extra quality that makes it an Editor’s Choice.

Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF Pros:

  • Excellent sharpness
  • Insignificant CA levels
  • No flare
  • Virtually no distortion
  • Modest vignetting
  • Relaxed, pleasant bokeh
  • Fast, silent AF
  • Character
  • Versatile focal length

Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF Lens: $1,299 at B&H, Adorama

Current Zeiss Batis Lenses:

Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Lens: $1,499 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens: $1,299 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens: $1,199 at AmazonB&HAdorama.

Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Lens: $1,699 at AmazonB&HAdorama.