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
- FE 85mm F1.882mm long × 78mm diameter
- Batis 1.8/8592mm long × 92mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | ZEISS Batis 1.8/85 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 80cm | 80cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.13× | — |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 371g | 452g | −81g |
| Length | 82mm | 92mm | −10mm |
| Diameter | 78mm | 92mm | −14mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2017 | 2015 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
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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