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Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens Sony E
Product Code: 9248907B
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The Zeiss Batis 85mm lens in Sony E-mount is designed in a compact form, weather sealing and fast aperture for beautiful portraits & short telephoto scenes & features T* lens coating for minimal flare.
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We Love
- Impeccable ZEISS build quality, with smooth focus ring, OLED display and weather sealing
- Designed to balance perfectly on a full frame Sony E-Mount cameras
- Soft, rounded bokeh and strong low light performance from bright f/1.2 aperture
- Ideal portrait lens with classic short telephoto field of view
- Fast, quiet AF works perfectly with Sony Phase-Detect systems
ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount
This Batis 85mm f/1.8 short telephoto lens from legendary ZEISS is a professional prime suited to portraits, events and wedding photography. The bright aperture allows the user to gather light even in darker conditions, as well as creating shallow depth of field compositions. 11 lens elements are arranged into 8 groups to deliver high contrast, low distortion images across the frame with distinctive ZEISS results.
With excellent resolving power the ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 lens works seamlessly with any full frame Sony camera, including the very highest resolution A7R IV. Fast, quiet lens autofocus engages with Sony’s Face and Eye detect systems without fuss and the user will be able to see settings on an innovative OLED display on the barrel. Dust and moisture resistance add to the feature list which is set-off by a robust and enjoyable to use design.
High speed, fast autofocus, and optical image stabiliser – in an easy telephoto range for the full frame: the perfect companion for portrait, event, and wedding photography.
Thanks to a speed of 1:1.8, very low depths of field can be used creatively. The optical image stabilisation allows for successful hand-held shooting even in poor light conditions. With a focal length of 85 mm, the lens is the perfect companion for portrait, event, and wedding photography.
The ZEISS Batis autofocus lenses were developed especially for mirrorless full-frame system camera s by Sony. The lenses are fully compatible with all E-mount camera s and offer protection against dust and splashing water in addition to fast and easy autofocus. For creative work, the distance and depth of field can be read from the innovative OLED display. With the completely new lens design, the high-speed ZEISS Batis family offers perfect imaging performance.
ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens features in detail
Optical image stabilisation
Optical image stabilisation gives you clear, steady images in poor light conditions. Combined with the camera's own OIS, it provides you the benefits of both systems. In addition, this feature also allows for perfect images without digital noise, as the ISO values do not have to be increased to compensate for poor light conditions.
Smooth and reliable autofocus
The design of the autofocus system requires an extremely accurate shifting of particular lens groups. The focusing system of ZEISS lenses is designed to ensure a robust and smooth-running autofocus mechanism with the best imaging performance.
Versatile full-frame lens
The powerful lens for the mirrorless full-frame system of Sony fulfils the highest requirements. Despite its compact design, the image meets the expectations of professional photographers.
Robust and weatherproof metal construction
Thanks to features that are designed to keep out dust and spray water, the lens is perfectly suited for critical outdoor conditions. It is also designed for many years of intensive use.
Innovative OLED display
For the first time, you can accurately read the focus distance and depth of field simply and intuitively on the OLED display on the lens. Especially in poor light conditions, excellent readability is always guaranteed.
Optional accessories
- ZEISS T* POL Filter 67mm Circular polariser -enhances contrast and blue skies when shooting outside
- ZEISS 67mm T* UV Filter - this will reduce blues from UV light and protect the front lens element
ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount Specifications
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Focal length |
85 mm |
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Aperture range |
f/1.8 – f/22 |
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Camera Mount |
Sony E-Mount Full Frame |
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Focusing range |
0,80 m (2.6 ft) – ∞ |
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Free working distance |
0,71 m (2.3 ft) – ∞ |
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Angular field** (diag. horiz. vert.) |
29° | 24° | 16° |
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Diameter of image field |
43 mm |
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Coverage at close range (MOD)** |
189 x 283 mm |
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Image ratio at minimum object distance |
1:7.9 |
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Lens elements | groups |
11 | 8 |
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Flange focal distance |
18 mm |
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Entrance pupil position (front of image plane) |
18 mm |
Physical Features
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Filter thread |
M67 x 0.75 |
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Rotation angle of focusing ring |
Focusing not mechanically coupled |
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Diameter max. |
92 mm |
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Diameter of focusing ring |
78 mm |
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Length (with lens caps) |
105 mm |
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Length (without lens caps) |
92 mm |
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Weight |
452 g |
| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Sony Lenses E Mount |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 105 |
| Length (mm): 78 |
| Weight (g): 475 |
| Distance scale: Yes |
| DoF scale: Yes |
| Elements: 10 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 85 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 8 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: Yes |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 85 |
| Maximum magnification: N/A |
| Maximum aperture (number): 1.8 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 85 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.8 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 22 |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: N/A |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: T* coating |
| Tripod collar: N/A |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: N/A |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
Despite having been around for a few years, the ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens is still one of the sharpest and most rewarding short telephoto price lenses for Sony E Mount cameras. This model has designed with the same care and attention to detail which goes into all Zeiss lenses which is clear from the exterior through to the results which can be achieved. Fast autofocus, with intuitive manual focus that is aided by an OLED display makes shooting both enjoyable and suits a professional workflow. Did we mention the bokeh? The results are creamy and dreamy and it's also surprisingly lightweight for an 85mm prime at just 452 g.
ZEISS has added weather resistance to the metal lens body resulting in a solid and durable design which is certain to last for many years of use even when used in poor conditions outdoors. Adding this lens to your repertoire is a favourable choice if you enjoy working at around this focal length and shoot portraits, weddings or lifestyle photography genres.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
