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LUMIX S 85mm F1.8

Leica L · Prime · FULL FRAME

LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 — 85mm f/1.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$449

Launch price

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

85 mm

Max Aperture

f/1.8

Mount

Leica L

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

No

Weight

355 g

Min Focus

30 cm

Filter Size

77 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · Covers the classic 85-135mm portrait focal length range
  • · f/1.8 aperture gives excellent subject isolation

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Constant fast f/1.8 aperture allows fast shutter speeds
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Internal focusing keeps lens length constant and stops rotation
  • · Fast prime aperture offers cinematic shallow depth of field

Landscape

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Relatively light weight (355g) is easy to hike with

Travel

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Highly portable weight (355g) makes it travel-friendly

Wildlife

Limited
1.0/ 10
  • · Fast tracking AF motor helps track moving birds/animals

Macro & Close-up

Limited
1.5/ 10
  • · Short focus distance of 30 cm allows close shooting

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)85 mm
Focal length (Max)85 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)f/1.8
Elements14
Groups11
Special elementsAspherical

Focus System

Min focus distance30 cm
Max magnification0.15 ×
Autofocus motorLinear / Stepping Motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationNo
OIS effectiveness0 stops

Physical Specs

Weight355 g
Length100 mm
Diameter81 mm
Filter thread size77 mm
Weather sealingNo
Diaphragm blades11

Compatibility

Lens mountLeica L
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringNo
Custom function buttonNo