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 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 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 17-40mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 452 | 544 | 450 | 535 | 420 | 350 |
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | SSM | stepping motor |
| 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 | 53.7 | 13.8 | 75.7 | 48.1 | 68.4 | 21 | 90.8 | 33.3 | 89.3 | 83.4 |
| 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 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 85.9 | 88 | 84.6 | 90.8 | 67.3 | 68.8 | 37.8 |
| 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 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From MX$26,166
