Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FEvsZEISS Batis 2.8/18

AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE

14-24mm / F2.8

Batis 2.8/18

18mm / F2.8

Which to choose

When the AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE suits you better

  • Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
  • Zoom rangeCovers 14-24mm in a single lens

When the Batis 2.8/18 suits you better

  • Weight115g lighter, so easier to carry

These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.

Size compared

← Mount
  • AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE99.5mm long × 84mm diameter
  • Batis 2.8/1895mm long × 100mm diameter

Specifications compared

Samyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE compared with ZEISS Batis 2.8/18.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSamyang AF 14-24mm F2.8 FEZEISS Batis 2.8/18Difference
Focal length (wide)14mm18mm−4mm
Focal length (tele)24mm18mm+6mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F2.8
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F2.8
Min apertureF22F22
Min focus distance18cm25cm−0.07m
Max magnification0.17×0.10×+0.07x
Aperture blades9blades9blades
Weight445g330g+115g
Length99.5mm95mm+4.5mm
Diameter84mm100mm−16mm
Filter size77mm77mm
Released20232016+7year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingYesYes
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE relative to Batis 2.8/18.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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AF 14-24mm F2.8 FE

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Batis 2.8/18

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