Sony FE 85mm F1.8vsZEISS Batis 1.8/85

FE 85mm F1.8

85mm / F1.8

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Batis 1.8/85

85mm / F1.8

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Which to choose

When the FE 85mm F1.8 suits you better

  • Weight81g lighter, so easier to carry

When the Batis 1.8/85 suits you better

  • StabilizationHas stabilization

These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.

Size compared

← Mount
  • FE 85mm F1.882mm long × 78mm diameter
  • Batis 1.8/8592mm long × 92mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sony FE 85mm F1.8 compared with ZEISS Batis 1.8/85.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSony FE 85mm F1.8ZEISS Batis 1.8/85Difference
Focal length (wide)85mm85mm—
Focal length (tele)85mm85mm—
Max aperture (wide)F1.8F1.8—
Max aperture (tele)F1.8F1.8—
Min apertureF22F22—
Min focus distance80cm80cm—
Max magnification0.13×0.13×—
Aperture blades9blades9blades—
Weight371g452g−81g
Length82mm92mm−10mm
Diameter78mm92mm−14mm
Filter size67mm67mm—
Released20172015+2year
StabilizationNoYesNo
Weather sealingYesYes—
MacroNoNo—
AutofocusYesYes—

The difference column reads as FE 85mm F1.8 relative to Batis 1.8/85.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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FE 85mm F1.8

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Batis 1.8/85

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