Chris Niccolls tested the new Sirui 85mm lens . Here is what he think about this lens:

• Versatile Lens Choice : Chris praises the 85mm focal length for portraits and street photography. The lens is compatible with Sony E, Nikon Z, Fujifilm X, and L-mount, unlike the Viltrox which is Sony-only.
• Surprisingly Lightweight : Weighs only 540g—lighter than the Sony G Master and Viltrox equivalents—making it a great walkaround option.
• Feature-Rich Build : Offers AF/MF switch, customizable button, de-clickable aperture ring, and full weather sealing—all at an affordable price (~$600 or less).
• Mixed Autofocus Performance : Uses a stepping motor—decent but slower than Viltrox Pro and Sony G Master.
• Beautiful Bokeh & Sharpness : 15-blade aperture delivers smooth, clean bokeh similar to G Master. Sharp wide open, even in corners. Minor chromatic aberration, minimal vignetting.
• Flare & Breathing Weaknesses : Struggles with flare and ghosting wide open. Noticeable focus breathing—less ideal for video.
• Studio Portrait Test : Great wide-open performance for portraits at f/2 using off-camera flash outdoors. Smooth transitions and catchlight quality praised.
• Exceptional Value : Performs well across mounts, rivals more expensive lenses optically, though autofocus and flare are its key weaknesses.

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