Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4
Sirui · 85 mm · f/1.4 · Aurora
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
73
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Lightweight at 540g, significantly lighter than competitors like Sony GM II and Viltrox 85mm f/1.4
+Exceptional clean bokeh with 15-blade aperture, comparable to Sony G Master quality
+Sharp and detailed optical performance with good corner sharpness even wide open
+Compact 67mm filter thread design with excellent weather sealing and fluorine front coating
+Affordable at $499-$600, offering strong value compared to $1,500+ alternatives
+Full-featured with Eye AF, object tracking, USB-C firmware updates, and declickable aperture for video
Worth Knowing
−Noticeably slower autofocus speed compared to Sony and Viltrox counterparts, uses single STM motor
−Significant flare and ghosting in backlit/extreme light conditions, though manageable with shooting technique
−Notable pincushion distortion requiring correction (approximately -8 in Lightroom)
−Some coma artifacts visible at f/1.4 and focus shift present; not ideal for astrophotography at wider apertures
General | |
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About This LensSirui's first full-frame photographer-focused lens, the Aurora 85mm f/1.4 combines a compact, lightweight design with impressive optical quality. With exceptional bokeh quality and high sharpness throughout the frame, it delivers an ideal modern portrait look. At $600 (often on sale for less), it's priced competitively with the Viltrox 85mm f/1.4 Pro while offering superior portability. The lens has serious issues with flare, but if you can work around this, the Sirui Aurora represents excellent value. | |
| Brand | Sirui |
| Release Year | 2024 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Aurora |
Lens Mount ⓘ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. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 540 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 80.3 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 102 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 ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics88/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 85 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 1.4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 28.6° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 15020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘ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. | 85 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.12x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 14 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 1 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 2 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |