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.
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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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 452 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| 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 | 54.6 | 14.5 | 73.4 | 46.4 | 65.5 | 22.6 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 86.9 | 85.8 | 90.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 37.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.1 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Price
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