Name: Batis 85mm f/1.8
Brand: Zeiss
SKU: 336
Rating: 4.2 (43 reviews)

4.4

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Consumer ratings:

4.7 / 5

The broad rubberized focus ring operates smoothly
It is also a good fit for the a6000
in-focus and out-of-focus areas is smooth and looks very nice

somewhat hidden feature is the image stabilizer
There aren t any buttons or switches on the lens
you only have to turn the focus ring a short distance

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 10
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 85 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 - Pros & Cons

The broad rubberized focus ring operates smoothly
It is also a good fit for the a6000
in-focus and out-of-focus areas is smooth and looks very nice
simple and elegant with a dark all-metal build
The build quality is outstanding
incredibly fast and sharp lens with excellent reproduction
Color/Richness - Optically these lenses are both STELLAR
absolutely beautiful and buttery smooth
Both lenses are excellent
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Sony is a great choice too and cheaper
Excellent is also my personal high standard of what it
very solid lens body is smooth and featureless
Centre and midfield are extremely good from wide open
the ability to resist flare is unusually good
fairly easy to clean
macro is an incredible lens
very good focus accuracy and excellent responsiveness in focusing
Sharpness and rendering are exceptional
It is an exceptional lens and became now our favourite
Batis 85mm handles fairly well on such a body
these markings are very accurate
The lens locks swiftly and surely to the subject
beautiful color and contrast and biting sharpness
great separation
smooth transitions
and general pleasing
Zeiss Batis lenses are easy and comfortable to hold
the out of focus elements are quite smooth
appreciate products that are designed well
with aesthetics in mind
sharpness
great bokeh
are designed very well
bokeh is smooth and even
real world contrast is excellent
The construction quality is impeccable
a very impressive and potentially useful feature
The design and handling are a pleasure
AF system is fast and precise
Speed in either mode is also excellent
resulting stability is excellent
smooth
quiet
and confident focus transitions
consistent color
excellent contrast and detail
Batis 85mm is a beautiful lens that produces outstanding images

somewhat hidden feature is the image stabilizer
There aren t any buttons or switches on the lens
you only have to turn the focus ring a short distance
the corners are darker and less rich in contrast
No longer as sharp as a shot taken from a tripod
There are no buttons on the lens
actually only visible at f/2
is kept limited
was I a bit too excited over a lens
lens usually has the tendency to miss focus occasionally
the numbers are more difficult to read
The lens shows quite a bit of pincushion distortion
loss of light in the corners of the frame
some loss of light at the corners at wider apertures
manual focus is an electronic affair
there is nothing to stop you from using it for motion images
deformation of out of focus structures makes the background swirl a little
the distortion levels are nowhere near high enough to distort facial features
Nikon is slightly more expensive
does not have to be actuated with a button anymore
specular highlights in the background
glare around the sun and some chroma error
OLED display
OLED is enabled only when the lens is set to manual focus mode
Sony A7 series
there is no direct connection between the dial and the optics
lens bigger
heavier and more expensive
s also bigger
heavier and more expensive
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it is prone to dust
Neither lens has an autofocus/manual focus switch
The 25mm does not feature stabilization
background blur isn t impossible with this lens
inability to focus on the sensor or film all colours of visible light at the same
verge of moving in too close and the lens failing to find focus
the lens does not focus closer than 80cm
85mm Image Quality As odd as it may seem
the focus was close but not perfect
s higher price tag in optical performance
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overpriced in the current landscape of 85mm lenses

Zeiss - Video Reviews (8)

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Review by Darren Miles

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C)

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	1.8
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no

Construction	Fixed
Elements	10
Groups	8
Special elements / coatings	T* coating

Weight	15.94 oz
Diameter	3.07 in
Length	4.13 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 85
Maximum magnification	7.9 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Electrical standard engine
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.8
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Zeiss - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.2

Based on 6 reviews

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 11.08.2015

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is a brand new moderate prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 review to find out if it's worth the $1199 / £899 / €1049 asking price...