Zeiss 25mm F2 Batis E-mount lens review by Hezu

reviewer#27583 date: May-21-2016
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 5
distortion: 5
flare control: 5
overall: 5
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I used to own this lens
compared to:CZ FE 24-70/4, CZ 16-35/2.8, Minolta 24/2.8 etc.
price paid:1214.10 €
positive:+ Fairly compact
+ Good image quality
+ OLED display
negative:- The smooth rubber on the focus ring may not offer the best grip
- Setting OLED display settings bit complicated
- Not the cheapest lens
comment:This lens offers about all you can wish for a wide-angle prime. Only significant problem can be the smooth finish on the focus ring, but if you use primarily autofocus even that may not be big hindrance.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 11
  • sharpness: 4.95
  • color: 5.00
  • build: 4.82
  • distortion: 5.00
  • flare control: 4.82
  • overall: 4.92
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