Sony FE 85mm F1.8 vs Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 85mm F1.8 and Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM.
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Product |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Name | Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL85F18 | SAL85F28 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Release Year | 2017 | 2010 |
Release Date | 2017-02-07 | 2010-07-27 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 548 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | Micromotor |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 80 cm | 60 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,13 | 0,2 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Construction | 9 elements / 8 groups | 5 elements / 4 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | ED elements | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Focal Length | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 78 mm | 70 mm |
Length | 82 mm | 52 mm |
Weight | 371 gr | 175 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 |
Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 55 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH150 | ALC-SH111 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |