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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
35 Overall Score
Price CA$619
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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 | 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 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 544 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 53.9 | 93.8 | 22 | 14.2 | 20.2 | 96.4 | 30 | 33.6 | 47.9 | 36.8 |
| 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 | 55.8 | 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 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
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