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Key Features
- A-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
- Floating Elements System
- Zeiss T* Anti-Reflective Coating
A staple of portrait photography, the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZA Lens from Sony is able to easily create images with high sharpness and outstanding bokeh, which when combined with the short telephoto perspective ensure a flattering image of your subject. The highlight feature of this full-frame A-mount lens is the fast f/1.4 maximum aperture and circular nine-blade diaphragm, which are used for the selective focus effect as well as its ability to work in low-light conditions. Also, this lens uses a floating elements system and a Zeiss T* coating to deliver clean images with minimal flare at all shooting distances. Additionally, it has an Auto Clutch mechanism for intuitive handling as well as a focus hold button and focus mode switch.
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Hoping to use this for video, any thoughts on use ...
Hoping to use this for video, any thoughts on use for rack focus, follow focus?
The Sony Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZA Lens can be used for video for both rack focus and follow focus.. Keep in mind this is the Sony A mount lens (DSLR cameras) and not the mirrorless cameras such as the A7 series.
Date published: 2021-11-24
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Hi B&H,Can I use this lens for Nikon D700 and Sony a6000? Thank you.
To use this lens on a Sony a6000 you will need an adapter. Sony make 2 versions. The LA-EA3 and LA-EA4. See links to these adapters here. Either of these adapters will maintain electronic communication between the lens and camera. To use this lens on a Nikon D700 us the FotodioX adapter shown here. Although there will not be any electronic communication, the FotodioX adapter has a built in iris control.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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im looking for a low light picture taking . with the a99 sony ... Reviewed by customers tell me. the 85mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* Prime Lens by Sony is better at low light than the Sony 50mm f/1.4 Carl Zeiss Planar T* ZA Lens. can you tell me witch is the best one for low light or is there a better one that the 2 i have picked out
Both lenses are great for low light. The main factor between the 50mm and the 85mm lenses is the focal length. You should get the 85mm if you are more into portrait photography because 85mm is a better focal length for portraits. The 50mm length would be better if you are doing more general photography such as street photos or group shots. If you happen to have a zoom lens that covers both of these focal lengths, set the zoom to 50mm and leave it there while you take some photos for a day. The next day, set the lens to 85mm and take some photos. You start to get an idea as to which focal length is better suited to your style of photography.
Date published: 2021-06-17
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Is this lens weather protected, such as rubber rings etc.?
While Sony does list some of their cameras offer weather resistance, unfortunately, Sony does not state weather resistance or list weather-sealing as a feature under Specifications for any of their lenses.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Is this the lens that has been back ordered for months? I don't think the aSony alpha 7, mark II needs an adapter for this lens, but that is my second question. Please answer both questions. thanks
This lens is currently in stock, however it is a Sony A mount lens and will need an adapter to be used with a Sony full frame E mount camera.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Does face recognition work on this lens with Sony NEX fs700?
Yes, the face recognition feature on the camera will work with this lens. Please note that in order to mount this lens on the FS700 you would need an adapter. See the following link for the required adapter:http://bhpho.to/1bKe4G1
Date published: 2018-08-27
I have a Sony a7iii. Does this lens work with my ...
I have a Sony a7iii. Does this lens work with my camera?
Natively no, you would need a lens adapter to use this lens on your camera. The following lens is made for your camera;
https://bhpho.to/3biHgGa
Date published: 2020-09-02
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Can I use this lens for A7s? Thank you.
Yes, great lens, great results
Date published: 2018-08-27