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    Zeiss Batis Distagon T*40mm f/2 CF

    Feb 19, 2019 4 minutes

    Ask most photographers which lens they would choose if they could only shoot with a single prime on full-frame, and I suspect the majority would nominate a fast 50mm, while others might prefer the wider view of a 35mm optic. Compared to these two familiar focal lengths, though, few would mention 40mm.

    So what might be Zeiss's motive for releasing this premium 40mm f/2 as the fifth in its Batis range of autofocus lenses for Sony full-frame mirrorless? It neatly fills a gap between the existing 25mm f/2 and 85mm f/1.8, but it's up against some stiff competition. Sony's own highly regarded Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA is significantly cheaper, at £699 compared to £1,129 for the Batis, yet is

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