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
61 Overall Score
Price MX$26,166
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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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 100mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 452 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 298 | 420 |
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Dual phase linear motor | SSM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | 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 | 53.9 | 13.2 | 75 | 48.7 | 68.3 | 20.2 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.1 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 33.6 | 65.6 | 36.8 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 77.9 | 76.9 | 35.2 | 88.2 | 66 | 63.7 | 92.6 | 57.2 | 93.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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