Sony FE 85mm F1.8
Maker | Sony |
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Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
Technical data | |
Type | Prime |
Focus drive | Linear autofocus |
Focal length | 85mm |
Image format | 35mm full-frame |
Aperture (max/min) | f/1.8-22.0 |
Close focus distance | 0.80 metres (2.6 ft) |
Max. magnification | 1:8 (0.13x) |
Diaphragm blades | 9 |
Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups |
Features | |
Manual focus override | Yes |
Weather-sealing | Yes |
Lens-based stabilization | No |
Aperture ring | No |
Application | Portrait, Low-Light |
Physical | |
Max. length | 82 millimetres (3.2 in) |
Diameter | 78 millimetres (3.1 in) |
Weight | 371 grams (0.818 lb) |
Filter diameter | 67mm |
Accessories | |
Lens hood | Barrel-type |
History | |
Introduction | 2017 |
Retail info | |
MSRP | $599 USD |
The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is a short telephoto full-frame prime lens for the Sony E-mount, released by Sony on February 7, 2017. [1]
The lens is one of Sony's first native lens offerings for the 85mm focal length. Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 127.5mm.
Build quality
[edit]The lens features a weather resistant plastic exterior over plastic internals. It showcases recessed front lens element, focusing ring, and a matte black finish. On the side of the lens is a programmable focus-hold button.
Image quality
[edit]The lens is one of Sony's sharpest offerings for their E-mount cameras. The lens suffers from mild vignetting and almost no visible distortion or chromatic aberration.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sony FE 85mm F1.8: Digital Photography Review". Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2017-06-19.