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Zeiss 135mm f/2.8 Batis Series Lens for Sony E

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Zeiss 135mm lens and its beautiful bokeh.
  • Experience the fast, quiet autofocus of this Zeiss Batis lens on your Sony E mount.
  • Enjoy sharp, clear images thanks to the Zeiss lens's advanced optical design.
  • Get steady shots with built-in OIS image stabilization, great for video and stills.
  • The perfect telephoto lens for events, delivering outstanding image quality every time.
  • Travel light with this compact, weather-sealed Zeiss 135mm lens for Sony full-frame.
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Barry P : Is there a teleconverter that works well with this lens?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?HERMAN R : Because it's made for the Sony A7's.DARNELLE H : on recommendation from youtube photography communitySAL E F : Because of ziess brand , I like their productSantiago C : Extremely sharp, lightweight and compact size! Robust and weather sealing. One of the best 135mm for SonyMary C : I want a light weight, short telephoto option for travel photography when taking a 70-200 zoom in not convenient. I want excellent optics. I want auto focus so my wife can use it. The optical image stabilization will be useful in this focal length for lower light situations. I have the Batis 25mm, so I am familiar with the general design. This is perfect fit for me.THOMAS V : It will add to my e-mount lens collection for my Sony alpha 7R II. I currently own the Batis 2/25 and am absolutely satisfied with its build quality, precision, design and low weight.

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2024-02-11T07:24:38

Rated 5 out of 5

one of the best 135's

got ti his lens 7 years ago and still good very sharp,only at this point i have it replaced by my new sony 135mm f1.8,but i love the handla on the zeiss and its lighter.

panagiotis p.

2021-12-23T09:52:30

Rated 5 out of 5

The Zeiss 85mm 1.8 Is The Best Portrait Lens. Period.

Zeiss 85mm 1.8 for Sony Full Frame I read everything I could find on this lens, including: reviews of the lens itself, comparisons to the Sony FE 85mm 1.8, and comparisons to others brands for Sony. I own the Sony/Zeiss 55 1.8 and the Sony/Zeiss 16-35mm 2.8. They are both exceptional. When Adorama offered the Zeiss 85 for $869 on Cyber Monday, I bought the lens. It is phenomenal. I believe there are critical qualities to glass beyond sharpness. The Zeiss lens is sharp and beautifully soft simultaneously. The color rendition and color contrast is perfect. The images from Zeiss 85 have that intangible magical quality about them. Everyone who views the portraits I have shot with this lens is blown away, as am I. Yes, it is more expensive than other 85s, but it is well worth the price difference.

MICHAEL P.

2021-12-11T02:09:15

Rated 5 out of 5

I didn't expect this lens to be THIS AMAZING.

With so many e-mount lenses on the market it's hard to decide which one is right for you. Well let me tell you, this is a PHENOMENAL lens. I shoot professionally but enjoy street photography on the weekends. I wanted a lens that had a little more reach so I could capture moments without being too close to my subjects. I tried a 70-200 but all that does is draw attention, and ruin moments. That's when I decided on the Zeiss 85mm. I took it out of the box, then went on a 4 hour shoot. Uploaded the images and my jaw dropped to the floor. It has beautiful colors, detail, focus, bokeh, depth of field.... it's everything I wanted and more. This lens will be staying on my camera for awhile! I'm in LOVE. If you're looking for a lens in this focal range, I HIGHLY recommend this one!

KEVYN A.

2021-08-04T15:20:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Hits the High Notes!

Like other Zeiss lenses the Batis line has a passionate following and there are so many upsides to this lens: Colors are saturated, sharpness is corner-to-corner, image quality is simply startling, focus is quick and on-point. The bottom line is that I have used other third-part lenses on my Sony a7r iii and have either sold them or sent them back. My base-line has been Zeiss Milvus lenses; which are all manual focus so when I shopped for an auto-focus lens I tried a couple other brands and though the IQ on them was acceptable, it was not on the same level as Zeiss. This Batis 85mm hits the high notes as well as my Milvus lenses and I am exceptionally pleased to have it in my bag. This lens is not as heavy as the Milvus' but its construction remains solid. Glad that I own it!

ALBERT T.

2021-07-15T10:04:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Focal length and sharpness!

I repurchased this lens. Once it was gone, I missed the focal length and it?s clarity.

Craig B.

2021-05-08T14:49:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

Great kit, great lens!

VICTORIA L.

2021-02-19T09:24:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Batis 85mm

Great lens

Anthony H.

2021-01-27T07:10:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Zeiss 40mm is a MUST BUY

It has become my new favorite lens to use. The AF is super fast and it's a light enough lens that you don't feel like it's overwhelming. Highly recommend!

Dave A.

2021-01-26T09:57:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic lens.

Sharp, fast, great on Sony a7iii Plus it looks Ike a work of art.

Chris C.

2021-01-18T08:06:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony Zeiss 135 f2.8

Great lens, fast, sharp!

Chris C.

2021-01-13T10:54:18

Rated 5 out of 5

A perfect lens for the Sony E-mount cameras

Installed on the Sony A7Riv it balances well and seems like a natural fit for the high resolution camera. Images are sharp edge to edge even wide open at aperture f1.8. Build quality is excellent as with all Zeiss lenses. I highly recommend the Zeiss Batis 85mm lens.

Paul B.

2020-12-24T10:25:13

Rated 5 out of 5

The Carefree Lens

The lens compact , quick, easy to pack. Perfect travel lens . Very flexible with regards to landscape portraits for walk , every day pictures. Personally, I primarily shoot with otus and milvus manual lens and this lens is for the carefree moments . The single word to describe lens is that it is fun!

Lovelesh M.

2020-12-13T07:31:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional lens quality

Excellent Optics. Brilliant construction. Look and feel of the lens is impressive.

ATIF P.

2020-10-07T09:07:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Best lens of all time

Best lens of all time. Versatile. Performance. Light weight.

Dara P.

2020-09-24T00:04:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant 18mm Landscape lens

The best wide angle lens for Astrophotography and landscape works.

Mundhir S.

2020-06-14T12:04:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens!

Excellent lens!

VLADIMIR N.

2020-03-20T08:25:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens.

Bought this to use at weddings and it does not disappoint. Love the close focus ability.

MICHAEL S.

2020-02-09T07:43:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Get little lens to have

Love this lens has been a great addition. I live in a heavily wooded area and most animals are around at dusk.

GAYLE S.

2020-01-22T09:47:25

Rated 4 out of 5

Fantastic Lens

Beatiful bokeh, supersharp lens. The only thing i gave it 4 stars is because it is a brand new lens but i found a dust or an etch on the glass inside. But i read about it, that it can happen to any copy of new lens as long as it does not affect quality if images its fine with me. I cant wait to bring it with me on our vacation a few months from now!

JOHN E.

2020-01-21T09:15:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceeded my expectations

Exceeded my expectations! I’ve been debating between this one and the 1.4 and I decided to go with this one because I watched a side by side comparison video and I didn’t think the difference was visible enough to spend an extra $ for it. The bokeh is round and beautiful, the lens is sleek and balances well on my a7rii. Super excited about this lens

KASEY S.

2020-01-10T07:36:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Fav all time

The best lens for portrait and I am so glad I bought it.

CHAN M.

2020-01-09T20:19:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow

Absolutely amazing !!!

WARNER C.

2020-01-06T07:21:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing image quality

This is such a beautiful lens in quality and feel. The picture quality is fantastic and very sharp.

OLEG O.

2020-01-06T07:10:07

Rated 5 out of 5

I love it!

It works perfectly on my Sony A6000.

JUN T.

2020-01-03T07:38:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Good stuff

I really like this lens. It is very good, but I wish the package can be sealed with some stamps.

RUI H.

2020-01-02T19:58:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Highly recommended

Tested both the Sony 85mm f1.8 and this Batis and I would say they are very very close, but the Batis wins out slightly. Here a quick comparison that basically Echos the reviews: Same: autofocus - both lenses focus very confidently and quickly on my A7III. Both move between the ends of their focus range very quickly and quietly. i even tested this for fun and counted how often I can focus alternating between close and infinity per minute and it was “within the margin Of error” of my amateur test. Almost same: center sharpness and edge sharpness, but Zeiss is just slightly sharper, really just by a tiny bit. Zeiss better: warmer/better color rendition and better contrast when you pixel peep (micro contrast is what some people call that I guess). Build quality seems better and it’s built in Japan vs China. Zeiss is also weather resistant, while the Sony isn’t. Sony better: slightly smaller and lighter, but not a big enough difference for me to matter. Quite a bit cheaper for almost same performance. Also, the Sony has an assignable Button on the lens. Negative in both: both lenses focus approx at the aperture of your exposure, which is only a small problem when you need to use a smaller aperture in low light. No idea why they don’t always open up all the way while focusing, like most lenses do on other systems. You can actually see this happening when you look into the lens while someone takes a picture of you. There might be a technical reason in the Sony system, but it’s not ideal, albeit an isolated issue for most people. I shoot this lens wise open most of the time - that’s what I bought it for. Definitely recommended, but the same can be said on the Sony 85mm

JULIAN J.

2020-01-02T07:23:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Morden style

Great lens

PAUL L.

2020-01-01T08:20:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Zeiss 85mm 1.8

Great lens for the price. Pictures are sharp and love the color it produces.

Anthony P.

2019-12-31T13:40:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Great portrait lens

So far I love this lens. It’s just as good if not better than any on my Canon L glass. I can’t wait to use it more.

JESSICA R.

2019-12-28T14:48:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Zeiss Awesomess...

Great for lens... no issues, zeiss quality throughout

JOSEPH A.

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Zeiss Batis Series Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Zeiss

  • Lens Series

    Batis

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Telephoto

  • Lens Mount

    Sony E (Full Frame)

  • Format Compatibility

    35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    2.85' / 87 cm

  • Focal Length

    135mm

  • Angle Of View

    18

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    #N/A

  • Filter Size

    67mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    14 Elements / 11 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    #N/A

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    3.19 x 4.72" (81 x 120 mm)

  • Weight

    1.35 lb / 614 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    OIS

  • UPC Code

    4047865800662

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Designed For Use With:

  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a7S III
  • Sony a7 II
  • Sony a7 III
  • Sony a7 IV
  • Sony A7C
  • Sony a7C II
  • Sony a7CR
  • Sony a7R II
  • Sony a7R III
  • Sony a7R V
  • Sony a9
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony a9 III
  • Sony Alpha 1
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7R
  • Sony a7S
  • Sony A7S II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Sony A3000
  • Sony a5000
  • Sony a5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6300
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a6700
  • Sony NEX C3
  • Sony NEX-3
  • Sony NEX-5
  • Sony NEX-5R
  • Sony NEX-5T
  • Sony NEX-6
  • Sony NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-F3
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II

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About Zeiss Batis Series

FEATURED REVIEWS

I didn't expect this lens to be THIS AMAZING.

By KEVYN A.

With so many e-mount lenses on the market it's hard to decide which one is right for you. Well let me tell you, this is a PHENOMENAL lens. I shoot professionally but enjoy street photography on the weekends. I wanted a lens that had a little more reach so I could capture moments without being too close to my subjects. I tried a 70-200 but all that does is draw attention, and ruin moments. That's when I decided on the Zeiss 85mm. I took it out of the box, then went on a 4 hour shoot. Uploade...

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Hits the High Notes!

By ALBERT T.

Like other Zeiss lenses the Batis line has a passionate following and there are so many upsides to this lens: Colors are saturated, sharpness is corner-to-corner, image quality is simply startling, focus is quick and on-point. The bottom line is that I have used other third-part lenses on my Sony a7r iii and have either sold them or sent them back. My base-line has been Zeiss Milvus lenses; which are all manual focus so when I shopped for an auto-focus lens I tried a couple other brands an...

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Adorama First Look Expert Review

I was very excited to hear that Zeiss was introducing a 135mm lens to the Batis line which currently consists of the 18mm f2.8, 25mm F2 and the beautiful 85mm 1.8. I have a few go-to focal lengths when making portraits and 135mm has always been favorite of mine on full frame cameras. While Zeiss currently covers this focal length in their DSLR lens line, this is their first 135mm for the line of Sony mirrorless full-frame cameras.

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First Look: New Zeiss Batis 135mm F2.8

Medium telephoto lens for a new era

Long focal length, fast autofocus, optical image stabilization. Thanks to the outstanding correction of all chromatic aberrations, the ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 is a high-performance telephoto lens with an Apo Sonnar design. The lens is the optimum solution for medium-distance portrait photography.

  • Sonnar Design
  • Lens made of special glass with anomalous partial dispersion
  • "Floating elements" design

Optical image stabilization

Optical image stabilization gives you clear, steady images in poor light conditions. Combined with the camera's own OIS, it provides you the benefits of both systems. In addition, this feature also allows for perfect images without digital noise, as the ISO values do not have to be increased to compensate for poor light conditions.

Optical image stabilization

Advanced Correction

The advanced correction of the Apo Sonnar lens design ensures extremely realistic portrayal of your subject. To avoid shaking, an optical image stabilizer has also been integrated in the design. The fast and precise autofocus is your guarantee of sharply defined images - even in difficult light. The shallow depth of field at maximum aperture allows the creative combination of focus and blur, allowing you to direct the viewer's attention to the main subject of your photo.

 advanced correction

Compatible with all E-mount cameras

The ZEISS Batis autofocus lenses were specially developed for mirrorless, full-frame system cameras from Sony. The lenses are fully compatible with all E-mount cameras and offer protection against dust and weather in addition to fast and quiet autofocus. For creative photography, the innovative OLED display shows the distance and depth of field to ensure that the focusing range can always be perfectly set. The result: images that will amaze you. The completely new design of the high-speed ZEISS Batis family offers perfect image quality.

Compatible with all E-mount cameras

Smooth and reliable autofocus

The design of the autofocus system requires an extremely accurate shifting of particular lens groups. The focusing system of ZEISS lenses is designed to ensure a robust and smooth-running autofocus mechanism with the best imaging performance.

Smooth and reliable autofocus
Robust and weatherproof metal construction

Robust and weatherproof

Thanks to features that are designed to keep out dust and spray water, the lens is perfectly suited for critical outdoor conditions. It is also designed for many years of intensive use.

Innovative OLED display

Innovative OLED display

For the first time, you can accurately read the focus distance and depth of field simply and intuitively on the OLED display on the lens. Especially in poor light conditions – excellent readability is always guaranteed.

Lens Design

A lens with relatively few glass-air surfaces, it was developed by Dr. Ludwig Bertele at ZEISS in 1930. At the time it was one of the fastest high-speed lenses for 35 mm photography, with apertures as large as 1:1.5 and high contrast thanks to effective stray light reduction. Its high speed and high contrast helped give the lens its name, which is derived from the word “sun,” the symbol of maximum brightness. You continue to find the aforementioned benefits with modern lenses in the normal and telephoto ranges whose optical design is based on this basic type.

ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 Lens Design

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ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 - The medium telephoto lens for a new era.
Long focal length, fast autofocus, optical image stabilization. Thanks to the outstanding correction of all chromatic aberrations, the ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 is a high-performance telephoto lens with an Apo Sonnar design. The lens is the optimum solution for medium-distance portrait photography.

The advanced correction of the Apo Sonnar lens design ensures extremely realistic portrayal of your subject. To avoid shaking, an optical image stabilizer has also been integrated in the design. The fast and precise autofocus is your guarantee of sharply defined images - even in difficult light. The shallow depth of field at maximum aperture allows the creative combination of focus and blur, allowing you to direct the viewer's attention to the main subject of your photo.

The ZEISS Batis autofocus lenses were specially developed for mirrorless, full-frame system cameras from Sony. The lenses are fully compatible with all E-mount cameras and offer protection against dust and weather in addition to fast and quiet autofocus. For creative photography, the innovative OLED display shows the distance and depth of field to ensure that the focusing range can always be perfectly set. The result: images that will amaze you. The completely new design of the high-speed ZEISS Batis family offers perfect image quality.

Zeiss Batis Series Features

  • Smooth and reliable autofocus: The design of the autofocus system requires an extremely accurate shifting of particular lens groups. The focusing system of ZEISS lenses is designed to ensure a robust and smooth-running autofocus mechanism with the best imaging performance.
  • Optical image stabilization: Gives you clear, steady images in poor light conditions. Combined with the camera's own OIS, it provides you the benefits of both systems. In addition, this feature also allows for perfect images without digital noise, as the ISO values do not have to be increased to compensate for poor light conditions.
  • Versatile full-frame lens: The powerful lens for the mirrorless full-frame system of Sony fulfills the highest requirements. Despite its compact design, the image meets the expectations of professional photographers.
  • Robust and weatherproof metal construction: Thanks to features that are designed to keep out dust and spray water, the lens is perfectly suited for critical outdoor conditions. It is also designed for many years of intensive use.
  • Innovative OLED display: For the first time, you can accurately read the focus distance and depth of field simply and intuitively on the OLED display on the lens. Especially in poor light conditions excellent readability is always guaranteed.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Zeiss 135mm lens and its beautiful bokeh.
  • Experience the fast, quiet autofocus of this Zeiss Batis lens on your Sony E mount.
  • Enjoy sharp, clear images thanks to the Zeiss lens's advanced optical design.
  • Get steady shots with built-in OIS image stabilization, great for video and stills.
  • The perfect telephoto lens for events, delivering outstanding image quality every time.
  • Travel light with this compact, weather-sealed Zeiss 135mm lens for Sony full-frame.

What's in the box:

  • Zeiss 135mm f/2.8 Batis Series Lens
  • Lens Caps
  • Lens Hood
  • Zeiss 2 Year Limited Warranty