Name: Batis 135mm f/2.8
Brand: Zeiss
SKU: 36832
Rating: 3.8 (9 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

most apertures are rated as excellent
Both centre and edge the performance is excellent
SLR focusing screen is more accurate

ridiculously expensive
the picture quality is also inferior
OLED distance calibrator is not very accurate or repeatable

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 14
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 135 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 - Pros & Cons

most apertures are rated as excellent
Both centre and edge the performance is excellent
SLR focusing screen is more accurate
generously sized lens hood is firmly clicked into position
Optically superb
lightweight
well made
and compact
nicely dampened so that manual focusing is also very nice
The build quality of the Batis is very good
The lens is therefore outstandingly designed
The review is very well balanced
excellent review
very well done
performance across the field is exceptional
optically superb and works well with the LA-
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small and light for an optically amazing fast tele
small and light and mechanically superb
Superb at every aperture and distance
G Master is very good indeed
They are all very good
Completely silent
and generally quick and accurate
quality of the photos it can capture
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
great sharpness across the frame wide open
excellent contrast and color rendition
absolutely incredible
Resolution is just stunningly good
sharpness is impressive
nice
smooth and brushed
a fabulous optical performer in a very nice package
This lens is essentially perfectly sharp in that scenario
Autofocus accuracy is excellent
Extremely sharp
nice color
and beautiful rendering
lighter and more compact
It s always very effective and really brings more contrast to your images
Sony s new animal eye auto-focusing system makes capturing wildlife effortless
great fluid body design that pairs well with the included plastic lens hood
The skin tones are wonderful and the rendition of the color pop authentically

ridiculously expensive
the picture quality is also inferior
OLED distance calibrator is not very accurate or repeatable
Coma
soft
hard to focus
not light and it is manual only
this lens is just a bit too large for that
A bit heavy for a travel or hiking lens
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lack in-body stabilization for the most part
have one available during my time with the lens
expensive
Noticeably dimmed edges at wider f-stops
extremely low vignette of the lens
mirrorless lenses lose any kind of distance window
this lens has a bit of it
camera shake will probably throw off the focusing just a bit
a long telephoto lens with a shallow aperture
there are no distance markings on the barrel
the snow in the foreground is shrinking back
it s out right terrible at focusing
it can be a bit slow under certain shooting conditions
isn t really a negative of this lens
Sony lenses fail and their lenses aren t matched
Sony only branded lenses
and only native mount prime lens of this focal length
Batis line up not only provides autofocus

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Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no

Construction	Fixed
Elements	14
Groups	11

Weight	21.66 oz
Diameter	3.86 in
Length	4.72 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 135
Maximum magnification	0.18 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Autofocus	yes
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.87
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Zeiss - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.6

Based on 9 reviews

Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 24.04.2017

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4.5

Expert review of the Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 lens.

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PCMAG

Published: 05.04.2017

Zeiss Batis 2.8/135 Review

4.5

The Zeiss Batis 2.8/135 is an extremely sharp telephoto lens for Sony mirrorless cameras. It's expensive, but you can't argue with the results it delivers.

Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 No love for Batis 135/2.8?: Sony Alpha Full Frame E-mount Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

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DustinAbbott.net

Published: 24.04.2017

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Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Review | Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a thorough, real world look at the new Zeiss Batis 135. Sample images, video, and more...

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Published: 24.04.2017

Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 is a brand new short telephoto prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our Zeiss Batis 135mm f/2.8 review to find out if it's worth the £1749 / $1999 asking price...

phillipreeve.net

Published: 28.07.2017

Review: Zeiss Batis Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f2.8 - phillipreeve.net

Introduction The blogosphere melted down with frustration when the 135mm Batis was announced. Too slow and too expensive was the common verdict. But it’s also much lighter than the fastest medium teles, and faster and more convenient than the smallest. So is this lens the ideal compromise, or is it stranded uselessly between the fastest and the … Continue reading Review: Zeiss Batis Apo Sonnar T* 135mm f2.8 →