Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0

Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 – Wide-angle 25mm with f/2 aperture and OLED distance/DOF display

The Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2.0 is a wide-angle lens built for photographers who need a bright, versatile optic. It delivers a broad 82° diagonal field of view and a large depth of field, which adds a new dimension to many subjects. The lens combines modern optical design with an OLED display that shows distance and depth of field information.

Key optical features

• Focal length: 25 mm, providing a wide-angle perspective suitable for expansive scenes.
• Aperture range: f/2 to f/22. The bright f/2 maximum aperture helps in low light and offers control over depth of field.
• Optical construction: 10 elements in 8 groups, with four lenses that are aspherical on both sides and five elements made of special glass.
• Image field: 82° diagonal, 72° horizontal and 51° vertical, ideal for wide compositions.
• Image circle diameter: 43.3 mm.

Close focusing and magnification

The lens focuses down to 0.2 m, giving a useful close working distance for foreground detail. At minimum object distance it covers a field of 12.4 x 18.7 cm and provides a magnification ratio of 1/5.2. The working distance is listed as 0.13 m to infinity.

Autofocus, manual control and handling

The Batis 25mm offers quick, accurate autofocus while also supporting manual focus. Therefore, you can choose the focusing mode that best suits each subject. The lens has a sleek, modern design that echoes the feel of the Otus series, giving a familiar handling experience for users who know Zeiss’s premium designs.

OLED display and durability

The lens includes an OLED display that shows the distance to the subject (measured from the focal plane) and the depth of field for the selected aperture. This display provides clear, at-a-glance information while shooting. In addition, the lens is weather sealed to help protect it in challenging conditions.

Technical data

Who should consider this lens

Use this lens for architectural and landscape photography, as highlighted by its wide angle and close focusing capability. Moreover, the large depth of field and fast aperture make it suitable when you want wide compositions with strong subject separation or when shooting in lower light.

Frequently asked questions

Question: Does the lens show focus distance and depth of field?
Answer: Yes. The lens has an OLED display that shows the distance to the subject (from the focal plane) and the depth of field for the selected aperture.

Question: Can I switch between autofocus and manual focus?
Answer: Yes. The Zeiss Batis 25mm supports quick, accurate autofocus and also allows manual focus so you can select the mode that suits your shooting style.

Question: Is this lens weather sealed?
Answer: Yes. The lens is weather sealed, which helps protect it when you shoot outdoors in less favorable conditions.

Question: Which camera mount and filters does it accept?
Answer: The lens is available in E-mount and uses a M67 x 0.75 filter thread.

Question: What close-up capabilities does the lens offer?
Answer: The lens focuses to 0.2 m, covers an object field of 12.4 x 18.7 cm at minimum distance, and provides a magnification ratio of 1/5.2, which supports useful close-up detail within wide-angle compositions.