The Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 1.8/85mm is a full-frame (FE) portrait prime lens for the Sony E-mount, announced by Zeiss on April 22, 2015.
 Internal focussing. Weight and length without lens caps. Wherever values from referenced sources differ, values stated by manufacturer will prevail. | |
| Maker | Zeiss |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Linear Motor |
| Focal length | 85 |
| Image format | 35mm full-frame |
| Aperture (max/min) | f1.8 – f/22 |
| Close focus distance | 0.80 metres (2.6 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 1:7.9 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 (circular) |
| Construction | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  Yes |
| Weather-sealing | Yes |
| Lens-based stabilization | Yes |
| Aperture ring |  No |
| Unique features |
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| Application | Portrait, Low Light |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 92 millimetres (3.6 in) |
| Diameter | 95 millimetres (3.7 in) |
| Weight | 452 grams (0.996 lb) |
| Filter diameter | M67 x 0.75 |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | supplied |
| Case | not supplied |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 24° |
| Vertical | 16° |
| Diagonal | 29° |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2015 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | 1199 USD USD |
| References | |
| [1] [2] [3] | |
Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 127.5mm.
Build quality edit
The lens designer is Takahiko Sakai of Tamron.[4]
The lens features a minimalist weather resistant plastic construction with a matte black finish and a rubber focus ring. Along with the Zeiss Batis Distagon T* 25mm F2, the Batis Sonnar 85mm was one of the first two lenses in which the traditional distance scale on the lens is replaced with an OLED display.[5] The OLED display is integrated into the top of the lens barrel, and highlights the focus distance and depth of field range of the lens,[5] which can be set to display at all times, never, or only when focusing manually.
Image quality edit
The lens is renowned for having exceptional sharpness and creamy smooth bokeh.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "ZEISS Batis 1.8/85: product page of manufacturer, chapters Performance, Features, and Physical: Zeiss". Carl Zeiss AG. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ^ "Carl Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Sony FE, Specifications". DxOMark. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ^ "Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8: Digital Photography Review: specifications". dpreview. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
- ^ "Tamron patent".
- ^ a b Visuals (2015-05-27). "Zeiss Launches New BATIS Family Lenses with OLED Display For Sony E-Mount + Q&A | Visual Impact Blog". Visuals.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-12.
External links edit
Official sites edit
- "Official product page: ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 - The telephoto lens for a new era". Carl Zeiss AG. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
Reviews of this lens edit
- "Digital Photography Review: Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Overview". dpreview. 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- "Photography Blog: Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Review". Photography Blog. 2015-08-11. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
- "Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 (Sony) - Review / Test Report". opticallimits. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- Gordon Laing (2018-12-04). "Zeiss Batis 85mm f1.8". Camera Labs. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
