Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 85mm F1.8

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.

Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 1.8/85mm
Internal focussing.
Weight and length without lens caps. Wherever values from referenced sources differ, values stated by manufacturer will prevail.
MakerZeiss
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveLinear Motor
Focal length85
Image format35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f1.8 – f/22
Close focus distance0.80 metres (2.6 ft)
Max. magnification1:7.9
Diaphragm blades9 (circular)
Construction11 elements in 8 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
Unique features
  • Digital focus OLED distance scale displays both distance and depth of field
  • Optical image stabilizer
  • Internal focussing element
ApplicationPortrait, Low Light
Physical
Max. length92 millimetres (3.6 in)
Diameter95 millimetres (3.7 in)
Weight452 grams (0.996 lb)
Filter diameterM67 x 0.75
Accessories
Lens hoodsupplied
Casenot supplied
Angle of view
Horizontal24°
Vertical16°
Diagonal29°
History
Introduction2015
Retail info
MSRP1199 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

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

The lens is renowned for having exceptional sharpness and creamy smooth bokeh.

See also

References
  1. "ZEISS Batis 1.8/85: product page of manufacturer, chapters Performance, Features, and Physical: Zeiss". Carl Zeiss AG. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  2. "Carl Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8 Sony FE, Specifications". DxOMark. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
  3. "Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8: Digital Photography Review: specifications". dpreview. Retrieved 2017-06-18.
  4. "Tamron patent".
  5. 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.

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