Used Zeiss Distagon 3,5/18 ZE T* - Canon EF Fit
- 18mm
- Canon EF Mount
£299 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLight signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
Our notes: Excellent overall condition with only very minimal signs of use. Focus smooth, optics free from any defects. Virtually mint
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every graded item is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Boxed complete with front/rear caps & hood
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The details
At a glance: Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZE - manual-focus ultra-wide prime for Canon EF full-frame, Zeiss optics.
About this lens
The Zeiss Distagon T* 3.5/18 ZE is Carl Zeiss's manual-focus ultra-wide prime for Canon EF mount. ZE is Zeiss's Canon EF designation. Fully manual focus and aperture (with focus-confirm chip), Zeiss T* multi-coating, and the optical quality Zeiss is known for.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
|---|---|
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.30m |
| Filter thread | 82mm |
| Weight | 550g |
| Construction | Metal barrel, Distagon optical design, T* multi-coating, electronic chip for focus confirmation and EXIF |
Works with
- Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLRs (5D series, 6D, 1D series)
- Canon EF-mount APS-C DSLRs (acts as ~29mm equivalent)
- Canon RF mirrorless via EF-EOS R adapter (manual focus retained)
Best for
A Zeiss manual-focus ultra-wide prime - 18mm on full-frame gives a dramatic 100° field of view for architecture, landscape and environmental work. Zeiss's Distagon formula is a retrofocus wide-angle design optimised for short-flange-distance SLR/DSLR use. Manual focus only, but the electronic chip gives focus confirmation via Canon's AF sensor.
Frequently asked questions
Does it autofocus?
No. This is a manual-focus Zeiss lens. The electronic chip provides focus confirmation via the Canon body's focus-confirm dot, and records aperture/focal length in EXIF.
What does 'ZE' mean?
ZE is Zeiss's designation for Canon EF mount. Zeiss also makes ZF (Nikon F), ZS (M42), ZM (Leica M) and ZA (Sony A) variants of many of their lenses.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
No — this lens does not have image stabilisation.
Will it work on Canon RF mirrorless bodies?
Yes, via the Canon EF-EOS R adapter. Autofocus and IS are preserved, and the lens functions normally on R, R5, R6, R7, R8, R50 and other RF bodies.
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