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AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 Mark II
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AstrHori · f/1.8 · Sony E mount

AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 Mark II

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KEY FACTS
BrandAstrHori
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
VersionII
Lens MountSony E
What We Like
+Fast f/1.8 aperture for excellent bokeh and low-light performance
+All-metal build quality and durable construction
+Affordable price point ($329) compared to premium alternatives
+STM autofocus with face/eye detection and tracking
+USB Type-C firmware updates for ongoing improvements
+Smooth, textured metal focus ring and controls
Worth Knowing
−Corner and edge sharpness significantly compromises on high-megapixel sensors
−No weather sealing at the mount
−Clickless aperture requires visual confirmation of f-stop settings
−Noticeable focus breathing when racking focus in video
−Optical design shows quality drop in peripheral zones

General

Brand
AstrHori
Release Year
2025
Production Status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Version
ⓘ
The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
II
Lens Mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Sony E
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 Mark II is a mid-telephoto prime lens with AF support, an ideal focal length for portrait photography, and a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8. Its 10-element, 7-group design, including two ED lenses and two high-refractive-index lenses, maintains high sharpness and contrast from the center to the periphery of the image, even at maximum aperture. The all-metal build, smoother aperture and focus rings, and USB Type-C port for firmware updates make it a budget-friendly option for portrait work, though the image quality degrades significantly as you move towards the corners on high-resolution sensors.

Physical

Lens Weight
626 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
72 mm
Front Filter Compatible
ⓘ
Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Yes
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
62 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.8
Flange Focal Distance
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Distance from lens mount to sensor.
18 mm
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
79 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes
Manual Mode
Yes
Manual Focusing Ring
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
No
Image Stabilization
No

Construction

Elements
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Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
10
Groups
7
Low Dispersion
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Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
2