Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 25mm F2

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Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 2/25mm
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Zeiss Batis f/2.0 25 mm
Maker Zeiss
Lens mount(s) Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type Prime
Image format 35mm full-frame
Close focus distance0.20 metres (0.66 ft)
Construction10 elements in 8 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing Yes check.svg Yes
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
Unique featuresDigital focus distance scale
ApplicationLandscape, Architectural
Physical
Max. length78 millimetres (3.1 in)
Diameter92 millimetres (3.6 in)
Weight335 grams (0.739 lb)
Filter diameter67mm
History
Introduction2015

The Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 2/25mm is a full-frame (FE) wide-angle prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Zeiss on April 22, 2015.

Contents

Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 37.5mm.

Build quality

The lens features a weather resistant aluminum barrel construction with a matte black finish and a rubber focus ring. Along with the Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 85mm F1.8, the Batis Distagon 25mm was one of the first two lenses in which the traditional distance scale on the lens is replaced with an OLED display. [1] The OLED display is integrated into the top of the lens barrel, and highlights the focus distance and depth of field range of the lens, [1] which can be set to display at all times, never, or only when focusing manually.

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References

  1. 1 2 Visuals (2015-05-27). "Zeiss Launches New BATIS Family Lenses with OLED Display For Sony E-Mount + Q&A | Visual Impact Blog". Visuals.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-12.