Description
An ideal portrait-length prime, the FE 85mm f/1.8 from Sony is a sleek short-telephoto lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits this lens’s use in low-light conditions and also affords extensive control over depth of field when working with selective focus techniques. The nine elements, eight groups lens construction includes one extra-low dispersion element to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color accuracy. Benefitting the optical design is a simple, intuitive physical layout that incorporates a customizable focus hold button and a physical AF/MF switch. The double linear AF motor itself affords quick, quiet, and smooth focusing performance, and this motor also offers snappy manual focus performance for fine-tuned control. Finally, the lens is designed to be dust- and moisture-resistant for increased protection.
Specs
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 29° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.62′ / 80 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.13x |
| Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.07 x 3.23″ / 78 x 82 mm |
| Weight | 13.09 oz / 371 g |
| Package Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.7 x 4.4 x 3.8″ |