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Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 E Mount Review

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F2.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 594g / 1.31 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 63mm x 95mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.8m
  • Max Magnification: 0.14x
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Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 Overview


Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitVery Good
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingGood
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
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CONs
No Autofocus
Pricey


Lens Mount

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has a maximum diameter of 63mm and total length of 95mm. It weighs 594g / 21.0 oz.

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4:

  • 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has a fixed focal length 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.


Maximum Magnification Ratio

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.8m. 0.14x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony FE 135mm F1.8 GM: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Samyang AF 135mm F1.8 FE: 0.243x - (Compare)

Aperture

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 has a max aperture of F2.4 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 7 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 APD elements
  • Zeiss T* coating

Lens Hood

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 Lens
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Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Lens Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8
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35mm FF 295 g / 0.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 820 g / 1.80 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 568 g / 1.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 Alternatives in Sony E Mount
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Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Lens Sony FE 85mm F1.8
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35mm FF 371 g / 0.82 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Lens Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS
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35mm FF 700 g / 1.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS Lens Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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35mm FF 602 g / 1.32 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
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35mm FF 820 g / 1.80 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN Lens Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN
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APS-C / DX 190 g / 0.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 291 g / 0.64 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF Lens Samyang 85mm F1.4 Aspherical IF
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro Lens Tokina Firin 100mm F2.8 FE Macro
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35mm FF 570 g / 1.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE Lens Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE
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35mm FF 568 g / 1.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE Lens Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE
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35mm FF 645 g / 1.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
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35mm FF 548 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE Lens Samyang AF 75mm F1.8 FE
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35mm FF 230 g / 0.51 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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35mm FF 630 g / 1.39 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Lens Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF
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APS-C / DX 670 g / 1.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II Lens Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 FE II
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35mm FF 484 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN Lens Sigma 65mm F2 DG DN
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35mm FF 405 g / 0.89 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art Lens Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art
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35mm FF 515 g / 1.13 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1645 g / 3.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Lens Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8
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35mm FF 475 g / 1.05 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C Lens Sigma 90mm F2.8 DG DN C
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35mm FF 295 g / 0.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 85mm F1.8 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.8
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APS-C / DX 344 g / 0.76 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus Lens Venus Laowa 105mm F2 Smooth Trans Focus
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35mm FF 745 g / 1.64 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 344 g / 0.76 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO Lens Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 638 g / 1.40 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 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
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.4
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 7
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 3 APD elements, Zeiss T* coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.8m
Max Magnification 0.14X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 594g
Diameter 63mm
Length 95mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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