Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN ArtvsZEISS Batis 2.8/18

14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art

14-24mm / F2.8

Batis 2.8/18

18mm / F2.8

Which to choose

When the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art suits you better

  • Zoom rangeCovers 14-24mm in a single lens

When the Batis 2.8/18 suits you better

  • Weight465g lighter, so easier to carry
  • Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm

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
  • 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art133mm long × 85mm diameter
  • Batis 2.8/1895mm long × 100mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art compared with ZEISS Batis 2.8/18.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN ArtZEISS 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 distance28cm25cm+0.03m
Max magnification0.13×0.10×+0.03x
Aperture blades11blades9blades+2blades
Weight795g330g+465g
Length133mm95mm+38mm
Diameter85mm100mm−15mm
Filter size77mmNo data
Released20192016+3year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingYesYes
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

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

Check prices

14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art

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Batis 2.8/18

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