Introducing the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Sony E-mount lens: Perfect for Portrait Photography

AstrHori has unveiled the 85mm F1.8 autofocus portrait lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The medium focal length of the lens is ideal for portraiture. It can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.

AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Sony E mount lens

The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers a wealth of control over the focus position when using shallow depth of field techniques.

A good quality image is achieved even though the aperture is fully open, which is well-suit for a rich detail of a portrait. The lens features an STM motor for quick, quiet autofocus performance. After receiving the signal from the camera body, the lens can quickly drive the lens to ensure getting clear images, and in the case of continuous focusing to ensure that the focus point can follow the speed of the moving object.

A multi-layer coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Included lens hood shades the front element from flare-causing stray light and also offers some additional physical protection.

AstrHori 85mm F1.8 adopts high-precision metal bayonet and gold-plated contacts, which can effectively improve signal conductivity and corrosion resistance. At the same time, it can maintain reliable communication between the camera and the lens, and realize functions such as autofocus, aperture control, and more.

Price and availability

The lens is already available for purchase from the Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk websites for $276 / £299.

AstrHori 85mm F1.8 specification

AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Sony E mount lens
  • Focal Length: 85mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
  • Minimum Aperture: f/16
  • Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
  • Angle of View: 28.4°
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 79 cm
  • Optical Design: 9 Elements in 8 Groups
  • Focus Type: AutoFocus
  • Image Stabilization: No
  • Dimensions (ø x L): 80x 93.5 mm
  • Weight: about 628 g
  • What’s in the box: 1x AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Lens, 1x Front Lens Cap, 1x Rear Lens Cap

Let me also remind you that recently AstrHori finally introduced its two new full-frame wide-angle lenses: AstrHori 12mm F2.8 Fisheye lens and 18mm F8 Shift lens.

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