Carl Zeiss Sony E Prime

Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ

85mm
f/2.8
Prime

Quick answer

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

The Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ is a short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ specifications

Brand: Carl Zeiss
Mount: Sony E
Focal length: 85mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Prime

What can you shoot with the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ?

At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	85mm	23.9°	28.6°
APS-C	1.5x	128mm	16.1°	19.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ use?

It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ?

It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Carl Zeiss Sonnar 85mm f/2.8 AEJ equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 128mm on full frame, with a 16.1° horizontal and 19.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.