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Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Sony FE Review

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 475g.
  • Diameter: 105mm
  • Length: 78mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.8m
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Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Overview

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Focal Range

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has a fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.


Weather Sealings

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 with a weather sealed camera body such as Sony A7 IV, Sony A1 and Sony A7c.

Optical Image Stabilization

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Aperture

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 has a max aperture of F1.8.

Optical Formula

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups . Special elements used in this design is T* coating.

Lens Hood

Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Pricey
Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Alternatives in Sony E Mount
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Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Zeiss
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements T* coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.8m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type unknown
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 475g
Diameter 105mm
Length 78mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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