Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM § 03 Head to head
Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM vs Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 is 106 g lighter. Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 has a more aperture blades.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM is an 85mm f/1.8 prime, and the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM 
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM better than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- 106 g lighter (346 g vs 452 g)
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 67 mm)
- Newer design (2020 vs 2015)
Why is the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better than the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM has the edge: it is 106 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM | Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Short telephoto prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full Frame |
| Weight | 346 g (12.20 oz) ◆ | 452 g (1.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 88 x 67 mm | 105 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.80 m (31.50 inches) | 0.8 m (31.5 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.12x |
| Image stabilization | — | Yes |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 8 groups | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | 2015 |
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Sample frames
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8?
- The Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM weighs 346 g, 106 g less than the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (452 g).
- Is the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM or the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8S DF DSM has the edge: it is 106 g lighter to carry.
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