Sony
FE 85mm F1.8
Sony E Mount
FE 85mm F1.8 — 85mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2017
Viltrox
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Sony E Mount
AF 75mm F1.2 FE — 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.
$539
Launch priceReleased Mar 2023
AF 75mm F1.2 FE is 6.1 years newer.
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Wins
FE 85mm F1.8
Wins
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 85mm F1.8 has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 80 cm)
- AFE 85mm F1.8 has lower Weight (371 g vs 585 g)
- BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- BAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- AFE 85mm F1.8 has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.1 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareFE 85mm F1.8
⌀81 × 102 mm
371 g (0.82 lb / 13.09 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
⌀82 × 101 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
FE 85mm F1.8 is 1mm longer and 1mm narrower than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.
FE 85mm F1.8 is 214 g lighter than AF 75mm F1.2 FE.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 85mm F1.8
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 80 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
371 g vs 585 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.15 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 82 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.2 FE
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only AF 75mm F1.2 FE supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
101 mm vs 102 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 85mm F1.8
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 85mm F1.8
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.