Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Review

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Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8.

Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art

The Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM is a fast short telephoto prime lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. The 85mm f/1.4 features 14 optical elements in 12 groups and a HSM focusing system which provides quiet, smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £1099 / $1199, read our expert Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM review to find out if it's the ultimate 85mm lens...

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is a new flagship lens designed to be the ultimate optic for shooting portraits. Read our in-depth Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM review to find out if it's worth the $1799 / £1500 asking price...

Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8

The Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 is a brand new moderate prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 review to find out if it's worth the $1199 / £899 / €1049 asking price...

Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4

The Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 is a new short telelphoto prime lens designed specifically for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Read our in-depth Zeiss Loxia 85mm f/2.4 review to find out if it's worth the $1399 / £1199 / €1399 asking price...

Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4

The Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 is a brand new short-telephoto prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus-only Milvus 85mm offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality including weatherproofing. Read our Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 review now...

Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T*

The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* is a premium short-telephoto prime lens for Canon and Nikon 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras. The manual-focus Otus 85mm offers a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, 9 aperture blades, and superlative build quality. Read our Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* review now...