Used Zeiss Distagon 3,5/18 ZE T* - Canon EF Fit
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent overall condition with only very minimal signs of use. Focus smooth, optics free from any defects. Virtually mint. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Boxed complete with front/rear caps & hood |
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 |
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| 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.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 18mm |
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| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Zeiss |