Vivitar 85mm f/1.4 Series 1 Manual Focus Lens for Sony Alpha & Minolta Maxxum
The Vivitar 85mm f/1.4 Series 1 Manual Focus Lens is an ultra-bright lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. Although you can only use this lens in manual focus mode, it is fully compatible with the automated features available with digital SLR cameras. It is compact and lightweight, and offers the ideal focal length and bright aperture for use as a portrait lens.
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Ideal focal length for portrait use
- Aspherical lens elements provide high quality images
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Sony Alpha, Minolta AF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Angle of View |
28.3° APS-C Picture Angle: 18.8° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1' (30.48 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.08x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:12.5 |
| Groups/Elements | 7/9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 72 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.80 x 2.99" (7.11 x 7.59 cm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb (544 g) |
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Pros
- Bright
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- No focus confirm wSony
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Special Effects
Comments about Vivitar 85mm f/1.4 Series 1 Manual Focus Lens for Sony Alpha & Minolta Maxxum:
At f/1.4 this lens is plenty bright with only a whisper of DOF. Fortunately, my Sony body has interchangeable focus screens; even at 1.4 this lens is difficult to focus with the standard (aerial) screen. Sony doesn't help much here; such lenses don't activate the focusing sensors at all, so there's no focus confirmation. Apertures other than f/1.4 are really annoying. The diaphragm is manual but at this price the designers should have included a preset ring just like the good ol' days of preset lenses. Build quality seems reasonably solid for the hefty amount of glass.
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What's in the Box
- Front & Rear Lens Caps
- Lens Hood
- Lens Pouch
- 1-Year Warranty
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