Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E vs Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8

Both are Sony E mount primes for wide-angle and astrophotography — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-09-01 · Sony E mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E	Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8
Focal length	21mm	18mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/2.8
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Sony E	Sony E

Which should you buy?

the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 (18mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E (21mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits

Where to buy

Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 ESee price on Amazon We could not find this one on Amazon US in Sony E — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

Amazon links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

ZEISS Batis 18mm f/2.8 for Sony E Mount Mirrorless Cameras, Black

Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8See price on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links never affect our specs or which lenses we compare.

FAQ

What's the difference between the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E and the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8?
The Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E is 21mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 is 18mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.

Which is better in low light, the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E or the Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8?
The Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.

Do the Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E and Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).

Citing these specs? Go ahead — manufacturer data, last verified 2026-09-01. Copy a ready-made reference:

More Sony E comparisons: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 · Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 · Voigtländer Nokton 21mm f/1.4 E vs 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) · Zeiss Loxia 50mm f/2 vs Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8S DA DSM · all Sony E lenses · all comparisons

Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8Affiliate linkSee price on Amazon