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Zeiss Launches Batis 25mm F/2 & 85mm F/1.8 Lenses with OLED Displays & Autofocus
Cynthia Boylan  |  Jun 16, 2015

Zeiss has just introduced the Batis 25mm F/2 and 85mm F/1.8 lenses for Sony's A7 series mirroless cameras. The lenses, which are formally known as the Zeiss Batis 2/25 and Batis 1.8/85, are equipped with OLED displays and autofocus.

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Zeiss Launches Lustworthy AF Super-Wide Lens For Sony E-Mount Full-Frame Cameras: the Batis 2.8/18
Ron Leach  |  Apr 14, 2016

For many photographers the Zeiss moniker conjures visions of optical magic, and the new Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 super-wide for Sony E-Mount full-frame cameras promises not to disappoint. With its diagonal angular field of 99 degrees, this is currently the widest full-frame fixed focal length lens with autofocus capability.

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Zeiss Unveils Batis 2/25 & Batis 1.8/85 Autofocus Lenses with OLED Displays for Sony A7 Cameras
Cynthia Boylan  |  Apr 22, 2015

Zeiss just launched the Batis 2/25 and 1.8/85 lenses, which are are the first full-frame autofocus lenses with an OLED display for Sony's mirrorless E-mount A7 camera series.

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Zeiss “Nikon-Fit” ZF Lenses; Manual Focus For “F” Mount Cameras
Roger W. Hicks  |  May 01, 2007

Quality, according to the old saying, doesn't cost: it pays. These new manual-focus, Nikon-fit "ZF" lenses are a perfect illustration of that saying. Sure, they are built by Hirofumi Kobayashi in Japan, but they are built to Zeiss standards from Zeiss designs, and they feel like the Zeiss lenses of yesteryear: smooth, solid, beautifully finished, with a lot of...

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Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Review: Fast & Cheap Glass
Jon Sienkiewicz  |  Nov 18, 2016

If you’ve ever lusted after a really fast lens—even faster than f/1.2—imagine how compelling the thought of an affordable f/0.95 lens might be. Well, buckle your gadget bags folks, because the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm for Micro Four Thirds cameras is an f/0.95 that pops into the shopping cart for less than $400.  

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Zoom vs Prime Lenses for Portraits: Which Does It Better? (VIDEO)
Henry Anderson  |  Jun 15, 2021

Photographers never get tired of debating the qualities of zoom lenses vs prime lenses for shooting portraits. There are proponents of both camps and there's really no right answer (it's ultimately a matter of preference) but it's a fun optical debate, nonetheless.

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Zoom Your Lens During Exposure & Create These Interesting Effects (VIDEO)
Ron Leach  |  Feb 03, 2025

How about an "advanced" shooting technique that's easy enough for anyone to master in minutes? What makes this method so cutting edge isn't because it requires special skills, but rather because it delivers eye-catching effects that stand out from the crowd.

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“What The Lens” Is a New Website That Helps You Choose a Perfect Lens for Your Style of Photography
Ron Leach  |  Mar 03, 2017

Shopping for new gear is always exciting, but choosing among the myriad of options available can be a tedious and time-consuming task. Now thanks to the new website What The Lens, finding a lens that’s ideal for your style of shooting is easier than ever before.

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