Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm
The Sonnar optical design with three anomalous partial dispersion elements and ZEISS T* coating delivers high contrast and virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations. Its integrated OLED display for focus distance and depth of field, combined with optical stabilization in a weather-sealed 452g body, adds practical on-location utility. This lens is best for Sony E-mount photographers who prioritize precise, color-accurate rendering and compact handling over maximum background blur for portraiture.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 452 g
af type Linear Autofocus Motor
lens type prime
63 Overall Score
Price ₹0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 452 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 85mm | 53.6 | 13.4 | 75.8 | 48.5 | 69.1 | 20.4 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 82.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 81 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.5 | 83.4 | 80.3 | 78.5 | 89.7 | 37 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.3 | 69.7 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.4 | 63.2 | 89.5 | 85.3 | 82.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 86.3 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 83.4 | 90.8 | 68 | 69.8 | 37 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81 | 85.8 | 50.6 | 86.8 | 83.4 | 63.2 | 80.5 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.6 | 74.4 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.1 | 76.5 | 63.2 | 83.3 | 80.8 | 93.5 |
