Sony FE 85mm f1.8 Lens

Description

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 E Mount Lens

Overview

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 is a compact, lightweight telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame E-mount cameras. Known for its high-performance optics and large f/1.8 maximum aperture, it offers an excellent balance of sharpness and beautiful bokeh, making it a versatile choice for portrait photography and various shooting scenarios.

Key Features

High Optical Performance

• High Corner-to-Corner Resolution: Delivers excellent sharpness across the frame with minimal chromatic aberration. An ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element helps to control chromatic aberration, while precise spherical aberration management ensures high overall image quality.
• Beautiful Bokeh: Optimised spherical aberration and a 9-blade circular aperture produce smooth, natural-looking bokeh. The 85mm focal length is ideal for portraits, providing a pleasing background blur that enhances subject isolation.

Quiet and Precise Autofocus

• Double Linear Motor Actuator System: Ensures precise focus positioning and silent operation, making the lens suitable for both video and still photography. The focus mechanism is directly driven without noisy gears, enhancing focus accuracy and quietness.

Quality Build and Versatile Features

• Customisable Focus Hold Button: Can be assigned to various functions, such as Eye AF, for added convenience and versatility.
• Responsive Focus Ring: Provides improved manual focus control and comfort for precise adjustments.
• Dust and Moisture Resistance: Sealed design ensures reliable performance in challenging conditions, allowing you to shoot confidently in light rain or windy weather.

Specifications

• Model Name: FE 85mm f/1.8
• Mount Type: E-Mount/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
• Lens Elements: 9 elements in 8 groups (including 1 ED element)
• Aperture Blades: 9 (Circular)
• Focus Type: Double Linear Motor Actuators
• Dimensions: 78 x 82.6mm
• Weight: 371 grams
• Dust and Moisture Resistance: Yes
• Customisable Focus Hold Button: Yes
• Manual Focus Ring: Yes