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 (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average macro (18th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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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 | 0.4 kg / 0.8 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 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-70mm | 16-85mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Canon RF | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 354 | 615 | 92 | 495 | 59 | 297 |
| AF Type | Linear AF Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm | 54.6 | 27.7 | 78.4 | 17.7 | 42 | 24 | 34.1 | 88 | 35.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.6 | 84 | 57.8 | 86.5 | 98.8 | 76.8 | 99.6 | 83.1 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 74.8 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.8 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 85.4 | 86 | 67.2 | 77.3 | 84.4 | 83.7 | 77.5 | 88 | 98.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.6 | 74.8 | 98.4 | 59.7 | 64.1 | 76.8 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.4 | 95.9 | 71.2 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34.1 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$687
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$850
Price History
Usage Scores
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