Sony FE 85mm F1.8 vs Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2017

FE 85mm F1.8

f/1.8371 g

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Carl Zeiss

Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 81 g lighter (371 g vs 452 g)
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, headshots, low-light portrait work

Pick the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

6 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 and the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8
	Sony FE 85mm F1.8	Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8
Brand	Sony	Carl Zeiss
Weight	371 g lighter	452 g
Length	82 mm shorter	92 mm
Diameter	78 mm slimmer	92 mm
Optical design	not listed	11 elements / 8 groups
Released	2017	not listed

9 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 85mm both
Max aperture: f/1.8 both
Filter thread: 67 mm both
Min focus distance: 0.8 m both
Max magnification: 0.13× both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Sony FE 85mm F1.8

An 85mm portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture, weighing about 371 g. It uses a 67mm filter thread.

Pros

Light at about 371 g
Natural portrait perspective
Wide f/1.8 aperture

Cons

Less background blur than f/1.4 85mm lenses
Closest focus is 0.8 m

Our notes

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.