ZEISS Batis 2/25

Reviewers rated it among the sharpest 24-25mm autofocus lenses on Sony E when it appeared, with strong centre resolution at f/2, good edges by f/4-5.6, low distortion and well-controlled lateral colour. Coma is moderate, making it usable for astrophotography stopped down slightly.

Criticisms focus on noticeable vignetting wide open and on materials: the body is lighter and more plastic inside than older ZEISS lenses. Testers also noted that newer 24mm GM-class designs have since matched or passed it, while the Batis remains appealing for its size and rendering.

Owners praise the 'ZEISS look': punchy contrast, saturated colour and a sense of depth. It is often paired with the Batis 85 as a light two-lens kit, and many keep it on the camera for travel.

Common complaints are the rubber focus ring, which picks up lint and can degrade over time, focus-by-wire manual focus and the OLED display adding a small battery drain. Some users also report occasional AF hunting in dim light on older bodies.