{"product_id":"zeiss-25mm-f2-batis","title":"Zeiss 25mm f2 BATIS - Sony E - 3879","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZeiss 25mm f2 BATIS - Sony E - 3879\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zeiss 25mm f\/2 Batis for Sony E-mount combines a short minimum focusing distance, fast autofocus, and a wide-angle view to deliver striking perspectives ideal for landscape, architecture, street photography, and photojournalism. Its close focusing capability enables creative compositions, while the lens maintains exceptional image quality across the entire frame, including the corners. Designed specifically for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras, this compact and lightweight lens offers fast, quiet autofocus and weather-resistant construction. The innovative OLED display provides real-time focus distance and depth of field information, ensuring precise control. Featuring a redesigned optical system and the renowned ZEISS T* coating, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images with the signature ZEISS rendering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ko3jqs\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"276\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eUltra-versatile wide-angle prime:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eZeiss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Batis 25mm f\/2 is a go-to lens for landscapes, street, interiors, and environmental storytelling on full-frame \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e E-mount systems.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ej4dp5\" data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eStrong edge-to-edge sharpness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers excellent resolving power across the frame, even wide open, making it highly reliable for high-resolution sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9oqu0h\" data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"585\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eNatural wide rendering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced perspective that feels immersive without excessive distortion, ideal for documentary-style compositions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wonxss\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eFast f\/2 aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides solid low-light performance and pleasing subject separation for a wide-angle lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ifg9l8\" data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"834\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eClean Zeiss image character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral colors, high contrast, and controlled flare for crisp, professional-looking results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pxq3gj\" data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eFast, accurate autofocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quiet AF system designed for both still photography and hybrid video workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19ttw28\" data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eBuilt-in OLED display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows focus distance and depth-of-field scale, improving precision for manual focusing and zone shooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17cp1hz\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eLightweight, weather-sealed build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact design makes it a dependable travel and outdoor lens for demanding shooting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4hixax\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1352\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eCreative wide tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially strong for storytelling shots where context, depth, and foreground interest are essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"441fd7dc-443a-4263-9089-ea9293c82b6b\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars 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data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:493af699-8c07-4d6d-a27f-80ee8cbfacc8-19\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-40\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"672411ee-d180-4ccf-8c09-1bf46229db50\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eQ: What is the ZEISS Batis 25mm f\/2 (Sony E, 3879)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full-frame ultra-wide autofocus prime lens for Sony E-mount, designed for landscapes, architecture, street photography, and travel with ZEISS Distagon optics and T* coatings for high sharpness and contrast. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"342\"\u003eQ: What is it used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide-angle photography including landscapes, cityscapes, interiors, documentary work, and low-light scenes thanks to its bright f\/2 aperture and 25mm field of view. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eQ: What are the key specs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"597\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm focal length, f\/2–f\/22 aperture, full-frame coverage, 10 elements in 8 groups with aspherical and low-dispersion elements, 67mm filter thread, and ~335g weight. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eQ: Does it have autofocus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It uses fast, quiet linear-motor autofocus designed for Sony mirrorless systems. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eQ: How is image quality?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very sharp across the frame with low distortion, strong contrast, good flare resistance, and controlled chromatic aberration; overall considered highly reliable for professional wide-angle work. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eQ: Any drawbacks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/2 is not ultra-fast compared to newer f\/1.4 lenses, and bokeh is average for the class with some visible rendering artifacts in certain conditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1727\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eQ: What makes it special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its combination of compact size, weather sealing, OLED focus display, and consistently sharp Zeiss rendering makes it a balanced pro-grade ultra-wide prime for Sony full-frame users. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:551674be-b0d3-4d53-8efb-dd29a2528df0-40\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:551674be-b0d3-4d53-8efb-dd29a2528df0-40\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:551674be-b0d3-4d53-8efb-dd29a2528df0-40\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-78\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ee94d5f1-43fa-4fd9-8fcb-f6e7be5d211f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"779\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1weinrd\" data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"113\"\u003eAlways use front and rear caps to protect the lens from dust, scratches, and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h4qm4i\" data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eClean optics with a microfiber cloth and lens-safe cleaning solution; 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