7Artisans Sigma, Panasonic, Leica 85mm
The 85mm T2.0 full-frame cine lens offers near-zero focus breathing and a 270-degree focus throw, enabling precise manual pulls and stable framing. Its ED glass with MC coating delivers high-res detail and reduced flare, while the stepless 11-blade aperture creates smooth, natural bokeh. This lens is best for independent filmmakers on L-mount systems who need a dedicated portrait lens for interviews and narrative close-ups where breathing control is critical.
Focal length 85mm
Mount L-Mount
stabilization Yes
Weight 830 g
53 Overall Score
Price £383
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong macro (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average build (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 85 |
vs Competition
| Spec | 7Artisans Sigma, Panasonic, Leica 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | - | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 830 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7Artisans Sigma, Panasonic, Leica 85mm | 54.6 | 68.4 | 8.1 | 95.2 | 18.4 | 69.9 | 33.6 | 40.3 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £383
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