Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 85mm F1.8
 Internal focussing. Weight and length without lens caps. Wherever values from referenced sources differ, values stated by manufacturer will prevail. | |
| Maker | Zeiss |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Linear Motor |
| Focal length | 85 |
| Image format | 35mm full-frame |
| Aperture (max/min) | f1.8 – f/22 |
| Close focus distance | 0.80 metres (2.6 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 1:7.9 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 (circular) |
| Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing | Yes |
| Lens-based stabilization | Yes |
| Aperture ring |  No |
| Unique features |
|
| Application | Portrait, Low Light |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 92 millimetres (3.6 in) |
| Diameter | 95 millimetres (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 452 grams (0.996 lb) |
| Filter diameter | M67 x 0.75 |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | supplied |
| Case | not supplied |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 24° |
| Vertical | 16° |
| Diagonal | 29° |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2015 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | 1199 USD USD |
| References | |
| [1] [2] [3] | |
The Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 1.8/85mm is a full-frame (FE) portrait prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Zeiss on April 22, 2015.
Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 127.5mm.
Build quality[edit]
The lens designer is Takahiko Sakai of Tamron.[4]
The lens features a minimalist weather resistant plastic construction with a matte black finish and a rubber focus ring. Along with the Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 25mm F2, the Batis Sonnar 85mm was one of the first two lenses in which the traditional distance scale on the lens is replaced with an OLED display.[5] The OLED display is integrated into the top of the lens barrel, and highlights the focus distance and depth of field range of the lens,[5] which can be set to display at all times, never, or only when focusing manually.
Image quality[edit]
The lens is renowned for having exceptional sharpness and creamy smooth bokeh.
See also[edit]
- List of Zeiss Batis lenses
- List of third-party E-mount lenses
- Zeiss Sonnar
- Sony FE 85mm F1.8
- Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
References[edit]
- ^ "ZEISS Batis 1.8/85: product page of manufacturer, chapters Performance, Features, and Physical: Zeiss". Carl Zeiss AG. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ^ "Carl Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Sony FE, Specifications". DxOMark. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ^ "Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8: Digital Photography Review: specifications". dpreview. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ "Tamron patent".
- ^ a b Visuals (2015-05-27). "Zeiss Launches New BATIS Family Lenses with OLED Display For Sony E-Mount + Q&A | Visual Impact Blog". Visuals.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
External links[edit]
Official sites[edit]
- "Official product page: ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 - The telephoto lens for a new era". Carl Zeiss AG. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
Reviews of this lens[edit]
- "Digital Photography Review: Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Overview". dpreview. 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- "Photography Blog: Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Review". Photography Blog. 2015-08-11. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- "Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (Sony) - Review / Test Report". opticallimits. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- Gordon Laing (2018-12-04). "Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8". Camera Labs. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
