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Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 85mm
The f/1.4 aperture and 15-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally smooth bokeh, while ASPH, ED, and HRI elements ensure sharp subject isolation. Its 544g weight and dust/moisture-resistant construction make it a portable, durable option for on-location work. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and reliable autofocus in a full-frame L-Mount system.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount L-Mount
Weight 544 g
af type Autofocus
33 Overall Score
Price $449
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile)
- Below average optical (17th percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 544 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 85mm | 54.5 | 93.8 | 18.9 | 8.3 | 16.7 | 96.4 | 30.2 | 34.2 | 39.7 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.5 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.2 | 99.5 |
Price
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