Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4
The f/1.4 aperture and 15-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally smooth bokeh, while ASPH, ED, and HRI elements ensure sharp subject isolation. Its 544g weight and dust/moisture-resistant construction make it a portable, durable option for on-location work. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and reliable autofocus in a full-frame L-Mount system.
About This Lens
The f/1.4 aperture and 15-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally smooth bokeh, while ASPH, ED, and HRI elements ensure sharp subject isolation. Its 544g weight and dust/moisture-resistant construction make it a portable, durable option for on-location work. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and reliable autofocus in a full-frame L-Mount system.
- Focal length 85mm
- Max aperture f/1.4
- Mount L-Mount
- Weight g 544
- Af type Autofocus
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average optical (17th percentile) 17th
- Below average build (20th percentile) 20th
- Below average social proof (28th percentile) 28th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.2 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 544 | 1089 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 413 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | Nano USM | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 | 53.3 | 90.4 | 19.7 | 8.4 | 16.9 | 94.4 | 30.7 | 34.3 | 27.5 | 34.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.3 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.4 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94 | 79.9 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.3 | 80.2 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 85.8 | 91.9 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.2 | 63.8 | 34.3 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.8 | 94.3 | 73.2 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.4 | 80.2 | 34.3 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 69.8 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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