![]() It’s an optical design from 2016 which is available in E-mount since 2018. Sigma offers the AF 85mm 1.4 DG HSM Art (1120 EUR / 1200 USD).Sony has the FE 85mm f1.4 GM from 2016 which sells for 1680 EUR / 1800 USD (see my Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM sample images).Zeiss offers the 85mm f1.8 Batis from 2015 which offers optical image stabilization and a display for focus distance and depth of field.If you want a large aperture 85mm lens with E-mount and autofocus there are just 3 alternatives, two of them are larger, heavier, and more expensive f1.4 lenses: The score in the “features-department” is 0/4/8, the most prominent features of the lens being that it’s small, light, well protected against the elements, and relatively cheap.Ībove from left to right: Sony FE 85mm f1.8, Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM, Zeiss 85mm f1.8 Batis, Zeiss 85mm f1.4 Otus Sealing: yes, a rubber grommet at the lens-mount plus further special weather-sealing throughout the construction, just like the Batis. Same with the Batis. Īperture ring: no, just like the Batis. Ĭomes with no pouch but the lens hood is included, reversible for transport. Price: The lens currently sells for 600 EUR (incl. Focus on the Batis works similarly with the only differences being that it has no focus-lock button but offers a display for focus distance and depth of field. There’s a customizable focus-lock button on the barrel but no distance markings. Unfortunately this feature cannot be switched to linear gearing which makes smooth focus pulling for videographers almost impossible. The focus ring has a variable gearing that allows for very precise manual focus when turned slowly. Manual-focus override is by simply turning the focus ring. The Batis has its own optical image stabilization. The Sony A7 bodies provide built-in sensor-shift stabilization. įilter-thread: 67mm, the same as the Batis. The Batis achieves a similar magnification. A magnification of 1:10 is achieved at 0.99m distance. Ĭlosest focus distance is 0.80m (31in.) with a magnification of 1:7.7 which is not much. The Batis has has the same number of glass/air surfaces: 11 elements in 8 groups. Optics: 9 elements (including 1 special dispersion elements) in 8 groups. The Batis is 453g (16.0 oz.) plus 37g for the lens hood. Weight: 374g (13.2 oz.) plus 28g for the lens hood. The Batis is slightly longer at 78 x 86mm + 48mm for the lens hood (93mm diameter). Size (diameter x length): 78 x 82mm (3.1 x 3.2in.) plus 36mm for the lens hood which is 86mm in diameter. For comparison I use the Zeiss 85mm f1.8 Batis (“Batis” for short). I’ve rated the features with a (or ), when it’s better than average or even state of the art, a if it’s standard or just average, and if there’s a disadvantage. So if you’re interested in which short-telephoto prime to choose, you’ve come to the right place!Īs usual I’ll have a look at the technical data of the Sony FE 85mm f1.8 first. To find out how the Sony FE 85mm f1.8 performs I tested it on the 42MP A7R II body against the Zeiss 85mm f1.8 Batis. The FE 85mm f1.8 represents Sony’s ‘affordable’ option, costing one third that of the flagship FE 85mm f1.4 G Master and feeling better-balanced on the smaller bodies. The 85mm focal length is a classic for portrait shooters, but also useful for street photography or picking-out details in urban or natural landscapes. ![]() Also known as the SEL85F18, the FE 85mm f1.8 was launched in February 2017 as an affordable and light-weight portrait prime lens, at least compared to the high-end FE 85mm f1.4 G Master. The Sony FE 85mm f1.8 is a short-telephoto prime lens for Sony’s mirrorless cameras, and corrected for use on full-frame bodies. ![]()
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