N°12297334 · Family detail
SiruiCinema·SONY FE mount
Sirui Aurora 85mm F/1.4 Sony E-mount
Specifications01
MountSONY FE
Focal length85mm
Max aperturef/1.4
TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime
Weight540 g
Filter size67 mm
Physical length101.7 mm
Min focus distance0.85 m
Aperture blades15
Optical elements14
Groups9
Lens hoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)
Additional Info02
Category["Sony FE (Full Format)"]
Review AuthorKlaus
Other Featuresdust- & waterproof
de-clickable aperture ring
aperture lock
AF lock button
USB-C port for firmware updates
Review VerdictThe Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 produced decent results during our testing. It's not as sharp as some other lenses at f/1.4, but that's not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to portraits at least. Stopped down to f/2, the quality is lifted substantially, and it's tack sharp at medium aperture settings. The performance deteriorates at very close focus distances, though. Vignetting and lateral CAs are low. The pincushion distortions can be quite noticeable in critical scenes. There's no built-in correction profile, but there's a downloadable profile for Photoshop, and DxO Photolab supports the lens out-of-the-box. Axial CAs (LoCA) are on the high side. Where the lens shines is the bokeh. If you check out our sample gallery, you may find some silky smooth background renderings there. In terms of build quality, the lens feels very substantial despite being the most lightweight in its class. The metal lens body is reassuring, and Sirui implemented extensive weather-sealing against the elements. The AF is quite fast, although not "sports fast". The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 isn't perfect, but at just $449-549 USD, it's almost a bargain. If you'd like to support our work, please consider shopping for this or other lenses via one of the following partners: * Sirui Store * Amazon (US) * Amazon (Europe) * B&H (US) * KEH (US, used gear)
Review Published2026-08-11T08:38:25+00:00
Optical Construction14 elements in 9 groups (2x ED, 3x HRI, 1x aspherical)
Fluoride coating
Field Notes02
85mm F/1.4 prime lens for Sony E-mount (FE) designed for portrait/low-light use with a wide maximum aperture. Suitable for shallow depth of field and subject isolation.
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