Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
The 85mm f/1.8 aperture and two ED elements deliver sharp subject separation with smooth bokeh and suppressed chromatic aberration for portraits. Its lightweight 454g body and suppressed focus breathing make it equally capable for handheld video work, while the dust- and splash-resistant design ensures reliability in harsh conditions. This lens is best for portrait photographers and hybrid shooters on the L-Mount system who need a weather-sealed, fast prime without the bulk.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-70mm | 17-40mm | 28-135mm | 18-140mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4 | 22-40 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Fujifilm X | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Nikon Z | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 454 | 544 | 535 | 420 | 315 | 320 |
| AF Type | Linear AF Motor | RXD | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | SSM | stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm | 53.7 | 24.1 | 75.4 | 28.9 | 51.6 | 21 | 75.5 | 33.3 | 92.6 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.3 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.7 | 96.4 | 70.3 | 74.6 | 97 | 93.8 | 0 | 75.7 | 82.8 | 37.8 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.4 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.1 | 63.3 | 92.4 | 55.7 | 93.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87.4 | 13.8 | 85.3 | 83.7 | 90 | 21 | 0 | 96.1 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 0 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 83.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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