Used ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 for Sale — From £357 | UsedLens.co.uk

£357.44 Low price

£671.75 High price

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Zeiss Batis portrait prime for Sony FE — outstanding optics with OLED focus distance display and weather sealing.

The ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 is a native Sony FE-mount full-frame portrait prime released in 2015 as one of the first Batis lenses designed specifically for the Sony mirrorless system. A linear autofocus motor provides fast, quiet AF compatible with Sony's continuous tracking. The lens features an OLED display on the barrel showing real-time focus distance and depth of field. At 452g and 67mm filter thread it is moderately sized for an f/1.8 full-frame portrait prime. Weather sealing is built throughout.

The optical design uses 11 elements in 8 groups with T* anti-reflective coating. Nine aperture blades produce smooth bokeh. The 67mm filter thread is standard for mid-aperture full-frame primes. At 452g the lens is moderate. Minimum focus distance of 0.8m. A linear AF motor provides fast, quiet AF with full-time manual override. No optical stabilisation — Sony A7-series IBIS provides in-body compensation. The OLED barrel display shows real-time depth of field. f/1.8 maximum aperture.

The Batis 85mm's defining features for portrait work are the T* coating for contrast and flare resistance in backlit situations, native FE mount communication for full IBIS integration, and the OLED display for manual focus distance verification in studio work. At f/1.8 on full-frame, the 85mm perspective provides the standard portrait framing and background separation for head-and-shoulders work. The ZEISS optical formula and T* coating are optimised for wide-open performance at typical portrait working distances.

On the used market the ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 is available at mid-range Sony FE portrait prime pricing. Condition checks: linear AF motor response, OLED display function — minor OLED failure does not affect image quality but is a condition indicator — 67mm front element for marks, and weather sealing at barrel seams. The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM provides wider maximum aperture at substantially higher cost. Compatible with all Sony FE-mount full-frame and APS-C E-mount bodies.

Avg £424, up 5.1% over 2 weeks

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Used ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 price history

Tracking the used ZEISS Batis 85mm f/1.8 price? Over the past two weeks, the average has risen 5.1%, from £403 to around £424. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £381 and £484 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 3 Jul 2026.