Zeiss Batis 85mm F/1.8

Specifications01

MountSONY FE

Focal length85mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime

Weight475 g

Filter size67 mm

Physical length92 mm

Min focus distance0.8 m

Max magnification0.1266

Aperture blades9

Optical elements11

Groups8

Lens hoodsupplied, barrel-style, bayonet mount

Additional Info02

Category["Sony","Sony FE (Full Format)"]

Keywords["E-mount","Prime","Tele","Zeiss"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Review Rating9

Other Featuresdust- and moisture-resistant, image stabilizer, floating system

Review VerdictThe Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is one of the best lenses that we have reviewed so far. It isn't just a sharp lens. It is excessively sharp even at fully open aperture. It also maintains a high image quality at close focus distances. Low CAs add to the goodness. That being said - it is not a perfect lens. Image distortions and vignetting are weak spots making it almost necessary to take advantage of Sony's image auto-correction. The quality of the bokeh is very good but there are a few lenses out there that are better still. That also applies to bokeh fringing which is on the high side. The build quality is up to professional standards - a metal body, no wobbly parts, weather sealing - that's all excellent. However, we are still no big fans of the slippery surface coating, the dust catching focus ring and the dismal quality of the lens cap. The AF speed is good albeit not extremely fast. The OLED display on the lens is a looker for sure … whether it's really useful may be a different question. Even when taking its downsides into account - the Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is an awesome lens. Therefore … highly recommended!

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":8,"Optical Quality":9,"Price / Performance":7}

Review Published2017-12-05T23:20:00+00:00

Optical Construction11 elements in 8 groups inc. 2x ED elements

Field Notes02

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is a Sony E mount portrait prime intended for full-frame mirrorless cameras, offering a fast f/1.8 aperture for shallow depth of field. It uses autofocus support for close-to-mid portrait distances.

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