Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM vs Carl Zeiss Batis 85 mm f/1.8
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Best For | Portrait | Portrait Budget Macro |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.85 m | 0.8 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 1x |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 820 g | 475 g |
| Length | 89.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Diameter | 107.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2016 | 2015 |
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Comparing Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM (85 mm, f/1.4) and Carl Zeiss Batis 85 mm f/1.8 (85 mm, f/1.8).
Carl Zeiss Batis 85 mm f/1.8 is the lightest at 475 g, Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM weighs 820 g.
Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Carl Zeiss Batis 85 mm f/1.8 can focus closest at 0.8 m minimum focus distance.
Carl Zeiss Batis 85 mm f/1.8 includes image stabilization. Carl Zeiss Batis 85 mm f/1.8 is weather-sealed for challenging conditions.
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