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Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4

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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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8 editorial reviews
The Zeiss Loxia 85 f/2.4 Lens Review. Beautiful Perfection. By Steve Huff I remember it well. Reviewing the Zeiss Loxia line with the 21 (review), 35 (review) and 50mm (review) lenses made for the Sony [...]Read more
Review of the brand new Loxia 85mm 2.4 short tele lens by Zeiss for fullframe E-mount cameras like the A7rII. Is it worth the asking...Read more
Find out if the Zeiss 85mm lens is right for you.Read more
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Pros

  • Zeiss 3D pop
  • looks
  • build quality

Cons

  • is quite skinny and just a tad long
  • the lens was not an f/2 design
  • Leica M system

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 7
  • Internal
  • no
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 85 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 - Pros & Cons

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4

Pros

  • Zeiss 3D pop
  • looks
  • build quality
  • design
  • and ease of use
  • The rendering here is lovely and the colors spot on
  • Zeiss ZM 85 4 is incredible
  • results were looking very nice
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  • sharpness is great across the whole distance scale
  • The vertical (front and back) is fine

Cons

  • is quite skinny and just a tad long
  • the lens was not an f/2 design
  • Leica M system
  • bokeh is choppy like a cobb salad
  • too long on the A7 line
  • marginally too loose is better than too tight
  • the fine detail in the trees is lost
  • to losslessly *reduce* saturation and contrast in post
  • infinity is a bit before the mark
  • tendency to show some focus shift issues
  • s no optical image stabilisation

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Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mountSony E
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Aperture
Aperture max2.4
Aperture min22
Aperture ringyes
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements7
Groups7
Special elements / coatings
  • 3 APD elements
  • Zeiss T* coating
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Dimensions
Weight20.95 oz
Diameter2.48 in
Length4.25 in
Filter size2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 85
Maximum magnification0.14 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusno
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.80
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes

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Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Zeiss - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 The Zeiss Loxia 85 f/2.4 Lens Review. Beautiful Perfection. | Steve Huff Photo
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Steve Huff Photo | Real World Camera and Lens Reviews
Published: 10.12.2016
The Zeiss Loxia 85 f/2.4 Lens Review. Beautiful Perfection. | Steve Huff Photo

The Zeiss Loxia 85 f/2.4 Lens Review. Beautiful Perfection. By Steve Huff I remember it well. Reviewing the Zeiss Loxia line with the 21 (review), 35 (review) and 50mm (review) lenses made for the Sony [...]

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Long-Term Review: Zeiss Loxia 85mm 2.4 - phillipreeve.net
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Published: 04.08.2018
Long-Term Review: Zeiss Loxia 85mm 2.4 - phillipreeve.net

Review of the brand new Loxia 85mm 2.4 short tele lens by Zeiss for fullframe E-mount cameras like the A7rII. Is it worth the asking...

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Zeiss 85mm f/2.4 Loxia 2.4/85 Review
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Published: 15.09.2016
Zeiss 85mm f/2.4 Loxia 2.4/85 Review

Find out if the Zeiss 85mm lens is right for you.

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Re: Zeiss Loxia 85 mm f/2.4: Sony Alpha Full Frame E-mount Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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Re: Zeiss Loxia 85 mm f/2.4: Sony Alpha Full Frame E-mount Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

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Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 Sonnar Review - DustinAbbott.net
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Published: 04.03.2019
Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 Sonnar Review - DustinAbbott.net

Zeiss Loxia 85mm F2.4 Sonnar Review | Photographer Dustin Abbott gives a detailed review of the medium telephoto option in the Loxia lineup for Sony FE

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.12.2016
Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 is a new short telelphoto prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 review to find out if it's worth the $1399 / £1199 / €1399 asking price...

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Review: Zeiss 85mm f2.4 Loxia (Sony E Mount, Full Frame)
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The Phoblographer
Published: 16.03.2017
Review: Zeiss 85mm f2.4 Loxia (Sony E Mount, Full Frame)

The Zeiss 85mm f2.4 Loxia for Sony full frame E mount cameras has a lot of great advantages to it. But of all the 85mm lenses, it's probably the weakest.

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.11.2016
Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 Review
4.5

Manual focus aficionados will love the the Zeiss Loxia 2.4/85 lens thanks to its exceptional build and image quality.

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