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Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
355 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm
Length
82 mm
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At a Glance

This 85 mm short telephoto prime for L-Mount and full frame opens to f/1.8, which allows shorter shutter times and a shallow depth of field. It is weather sealed, focus breathing is suppressed, and the minimum focus distance is 80 cm. Portraits, events and video are what it suits.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Video

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
355 g (0.78 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm (31.5 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
82 mm (3.23 in)
Diameter
73.6 mm (2.9 in)
Released
November 2020

Manufacturer data: panasonic.com, shop.panasonic.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 fit?

The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensPanasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8Meike AF 85mm f1.8 Pro STMAstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 IITTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.8f/1.8
Weight355 g390 g––
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm62 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance80 cm85 cm80 cm80 cm
Length82 mm90 mm–90 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8: FAQ

Does the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 have autofocus?

Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 has autofocus.

Does the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 weigh?

The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 weighs 355 g. It is 82 mm long with a diameter of 73.6 mm.

What filter size does the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 use?

The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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