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Certified Keeper Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
87 PixelMeter Score 24 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Exceptional sharpness and contrast across the frame even at wide apertures
  • Integrated optical image stabilization
  • Robust, weather-sealed metal construction that remains relatively lightweight
  • Unique OLED display for focus distance and depth-of-field
Cons Cons
  • High price relative to other 85mm options
  • Significant pincushion distortion requiring software correction
  • Noticeable vignetting when shooting wide open
  • Restrictive 80cm minimum focusing distance
  • Lack of physical autofocus/manual focus switch or aperture ring

Launch price Launch price $1,199
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 85mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 80 cm (0.13x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weight & size Weight & size 452g (15.9 oz) · 92 x 92 mm (3.62 x 3.62 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 22, 2015
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,199
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens line / series Lens line / series Batis

Elements Elements 11
Groups Groups 8

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 85mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 29°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 80 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.13x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring No

Weight Weight 452g (15.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 92mm (3.62 in)
Length Length 92mm (3.62 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None