Sirui Aurora AU85-X 85mm
The f/1.4 aperture and 15-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally smooth bokeh, while the 550g weight and weather-sealed build make it a practical, portable portrait lens. Its autofocus with an AFL button and USB-C firmware updates adds modern convenience to the classic 85mm focal length. This lens is best for portrait photographers using FUJIFILM X-mount who prioritize shallow depth of field and reliable outdoor handling.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture 16
Mount FUJIFILM X
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 550 g
af type Autofocus
lens type prime
32 Overall Score
Price $449
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average social proof (3th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | Protective Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15 |
Build
| Mount | FUJIFILM X |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 850 |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.33 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Aurora AU85-X 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 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-200mm | 16-85mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Sony E | Fuji X | L-Mount | Nikon F | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 550 | 615 | 92 | 413 | 59 | 515 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | Autofocus | AF-S | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Aurora AU85-X 85mm | 55 | 64.2 | 62.8 | 39.3 | 60 | 52.6 | 15.7 | 34 | 2.7 | 35.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 86.6 | 57.6 | 86.5 | 98.9 | 79.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 78.2 | 96.2 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 79.9 | 29.8 | 99.2 | 83 | 80.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55 | 80.9 | 73.5 | 89.5 | 90.9 | 74.6 | 0 | 95.7 | 62.7 | 99.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55 | 78.2 | 98.5 | 59.8 | 64.2 | 79.9 | 81 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.7 | 78.2 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.1 | 79.9 | 0 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.3 |
Price
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