- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- Double Linear AF Motor
- Focus Hold Button; AF/MF Switch
- Nine-Blade Circular Diaphragm
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.
- Prime portrait-length lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used on APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
- Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for fine-tuned control over depth of field and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
- One extra-low dispersion element is featured in the optical design and helps to limit color fringing and chromatic aberrations for heightened image clarity and color accuracy.
- Double linear autofocus motor delivers smooth, precise, and near silent focusing performance to benefit both stills and video applications.
- The focus hold button on the lens barrel can be used to hold the focusing position, or can be set in-camera to control a variety of additional lens functions. Also, the lens has an AF/MF switch for tactile control over the focus mode.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
UPC: 027242906105
| Performance |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/1.8
Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony E |
| Format Compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor |
| Angle of View | 29° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.62' (80 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.13x |
| Elements/Groups | 9 / 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Features |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical |
| Filter Thread | Front: 67 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.07 x 3.23" (78 x 82 mm) |
| Weight | 13.09 oz (371 g) |
| Packaging Info |
| Package Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.7 x 4.4 x 3.8" |
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