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Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 vs Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
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Full Comparison

General

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Lens typeNormal
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountSony ESony E

Image properties

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 85< 85
Maximum magnification0.13 x7.9 x
Image stabilisationyesyes

Aperture

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Aperture max1.81.8
Aperture min2222
Aperture ringnono

Focus

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Focus methodInternalInternal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeLinear MotorElectrical standard engine
Full-time Manual focusingyesyes
Closest focusing distance0.80.8
Distance scalenoyes
Depth of field (DoF) scalenoyes

Optics

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements910
Groups88
Special elements / coatingsED elementT* coating

Design

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Colour of productBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingyesyes

Dimensions

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8
Weight13.09 oz15.94 oz
Diameter3.07 in3.07 in
Length3.23 in4.13 in
Filter size2.64 in2.64 in

Pros & Cons

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          Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 vs Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 - User Opinions

          • sheree.leuschke
            over 1 year ago
            The first difference between these two lenses concerns the fastest aperture: 1.4 on the Sony lens and 1.8 on the Batis 85mm. Let's see first how the two lenses perform wide open. What is this? The Zeiss Batis lens is sharper at f/1.8 and also has more contrast.
          • elvina_rice
            over 1 year ago
            What is this? Another relevant difference between these two lenses is image stabilisation. The Sony 85mm lacks optical stabilisation while the Batis 85mm features it which makes the Zeiss lens a better choice for users who own a first generation A7 or an a6000/a6300 camera.
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