Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Full-frame Autofocus Lens for Sony E

• The combination of f/1.4 aperture and 85mm focal length delivers classic, shallow-depth portraits with smooth background blur
• At only 540g it’s lighter than most lenses in this class, and perfect for gimbal use or handheld shooting
• Optical quality is high even when shooting wide open thanks to aspherical, ED and HRI elements
• Silent stepping motor provides accurate and smooth autofocus with Sony Eye AF and subject tracking compatibility
• Features like a fluorine-coated front element, weather resistance and a USB-C firmware port round out a user-friendly design

Key Features

• Fast F1.4 Aperture
• Classic 85mm Portrait Lens
• Fast Accurate Silent Autofocus
• Weighs just 540g
• Brilliant results from 1x Aspherical Lens, 2x ED Glass and 3x HRI Glass
• Customisable AFL Button and a de-clickable aperture ring
• Compact 67mm filter thread
• Aluminum alloy construction
• Organic Fluoride coating
• Dust-proof and waterproof design

Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Full-frame Autofocus Lens for Sony E Summary

The Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Full-frame Autofocus Lens for Sony E is a fast-aperture full-frame portrait lens for , which offers fast focus, a wide aperture and great image quality in a lightweight lens. At 540g it’s lighter than many comparable portrait lenses, which is great for handheld shooting, shooting with a gimbal, or in the bag as part of a full-frame kit.

With a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture and an 85mm focal length, this is a classic portrait lens with a natural perspective, well defined subject separation, and a shallow depth of field. The optical design includes aspherical, ED and HRI elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and maintain sharpness, even when shooting wide open. Sirui also incudes organic coatings to reduce the impact of dust, dirt and contaminants for easy maintenance.

Autofocus is driven by a quiet and responsive stepping motor, which supports eye detection AF and subject tracking for both stills and video. The  body includes weather sealing, and physical switches for AF/MF, click stops, and a customisable AFL button. A Type-C port near the mount is available for firmware updates.

Whether you shoot portraits, events, video or weddings, the Aurora 85mm f/1.4 delivers great image quality and usability in a compact build.

Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Full-frame Autofocus Lens for Sony E in More Detail

Classic Lens for Portraits

With a natural perspective and flattering compression, the 85mm focal length is a favourite among portrait photographers. The wide f/1.4 aperture allows for shallow depth of field and smooth background blur, while being ideal for headshots and subject separation.

Bright Aperture for Low Light

The fast f/1.4 aperture gathers plenty of light, enabling faster shutter speeds in low light conditions without the need to push your ISO too high. This makes the lens suitable for evening shoots, indoor portraits and atmospheric available-light photography, as well as studio sessions with .

Compact and Lightweight

At just 540g the Aurora 85mm f/1.4 is lighter than some older portrait lenses. It’s easy to handle on gimbals or when shooting all-day, whether you’re busy capturing handheld video or want to carry a lighter photo kit to locations.

Quiet, Accurate Autofocus

The lens is driven by a stepping motor, which provides fast autofocus, which is also silent and smooth, and ideal for both video and stills. The lens supports Eye AF and object tracking, integrating well with Sony’s mirrorless autofocus system.

Refined Optical Design

The lens design features 14 elements in 9 groups, including:

• 1 Aspherical element to reduce chromatic aberration and control weight
• 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements for better light transmission and clarity
• 3 HRI (High Refractive Index) elements to reduce flare and maintain contrast

This ensures good levels of sharpness, more accurate colour and reduced distortion.

Build Quality

An aluminium alloy barrel is strong and lightweight, and the front element is coated in an organic fluoride to resist fingerprints and dust. The lens is also sealed against moisture and dust. A Type-C port supports firmware updates, and the physical controls give access to AF/MF switching, click stops and a programmable AFL button.

What’s in the Box

• Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4 Full-frame Autofocus Lens for Sony E
• Lens hood