Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8

Telephoto prime with optical stabilization, weather sealing for Portraits, low-light photography.

Short telephoto prime lens f/1.8 e-mount
Portrait
Portrait
Lowlight
Lowlight

Lens Review: Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8

The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is a short telephoto prime lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture and optical image stabilization make it ideal for portrait photography and low-light situations. The lens features fast and accurate autofocus, an OLED display for focus distance and depth of field information, and a weather-sealed construction for reliable performance in various conditions.

Specifications

Lens type
Short telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
85 mm
Image stabilization
Yes
Lens mount
Sony E
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
11 elements in 8 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.8 m (31.5 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.12x
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
105 mm (length)
Weight
452 g (1.00 lbs)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
portrait, lowlight

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Sample Images

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