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Zeiss Batis Sonnar T* 85mm F1.8

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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
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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.

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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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. ^ 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.
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