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title: Lumix S 85mm f/1.8
description: "Compact portrait prime balancing fast f/1.8 aperture with lightweight 355g design. Weather-sealed construction delivers beautiful subject separation and smooth bokeh at an accessible price point."
brand: Panasonic
mount: L-Mount
focal_length: 85
aperture: 1.8
angle_of_view: 29
lens_type: Prime
weight: 355
year: 2020
weather_sealed: true
image_stabilization: false
price: 599
focus: Auto
lens_category: ["Telephoto"]
filter_size: 67
max_magn: 0.13
close_focus: 0.80
sku: S-S85
diameter: 74
length: 82

date: 2025-07-20
draft: false
author: Jan Wedekind

featured_image: /lenses/panasonic/panasonic-85-f1-8.png

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From Panasonic: 

> The Lumix S 85mm F1.8 is a large-aperture medium-telephoto lens compatible with all L-mount cameras for maximum versatility, yet it has a compact size and weight. Ideal for portrait photography and an excellent choice for video. The lens provides suppressed breathing during focus, and realizes smooth exposure change by micro step control of the aperture, enabling high-quality video expression.​
> * L-Mount compatibility makes it an essential, hard-working lens across the Lumix S series, and beyond.
> * Lens provides wide range of creative choices for portraiture, including beautiful bokeh and smooth defocus gradation
> * Light, portable, easy-to-carry lens lets you stay mobile all day in comfort
> * Excels in video recording performance with suppressed focus breathing
> * Dust/splash/freeze-resistant design withstands heavy field use under harsh conditions

[Official Website](https://shop.panasonic.com/products/s-series-85mm-f1-8-l-mount-lens?_pos=9&_fid=096bab9ae&_ss=c)

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