After several months of use, I can confidently say this device has become a permanent fixture on my desk—and not just because I’m too busy to unplug it. The voice dictation works impressively well, saving both time and keyboard wear, while the video quality is sharp enough to make even Monday morning Zoom calls look respectable.
Whether you’re conferencing or simply attempting to look professional from your home office, the performance is consistently reliable. As someone with over 25–30 years in the IT industry, I don’t hand out praise lightly—but in this case, it’s well deserved.
In short, this is an excellent choice for everyday office use. Logitech continues its long-standing tradition of delivering quality products—thankfully, without requiring an IT support ticket to get started.
If only every piece of tech behaved this well, IT departments everywhere could finally take a proper coffee break.
Zeiss Batis 85mm f/1.8 Lens for Sony E Mount
The ZEISS Batis autofocus lenses were specially developed for mirrorless, full-frame sensor cameras from Sony. They have been adapted to work with the camera to form a compact, lightweight system that doesn’t compromise on performance. The lenses are fully compatible with all E-mount cameras and offer not only fast, quiet autofocus, but also protection against dust and weather. For creative photography, the innovative OLED display shows the distance and depth of field to ensure the focusing range can always be perfectly set. The high-speed fixed focal lengths of the ZEISS Batis family offer flawless imaging thanks to their completely revamped optical design. The legendary ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating, combined with more than 125 years of experience in lens development and the latest technologies, ensure that every moment captured with a ZEISS Batis lens provides that exceptional ZEISS look.
The new ZEISS Batis f/1.8 85mm lens is the first full-frame autofocus portrait lens with an OLED display for the mirrorless Sony α series EF-Mount and therefore, the pioneer of a new era. As a professional tool, this lens offers outstanding optical image performance, impressive contrast and maximum resolution down to the very last detail, High speed, fast autofocus, and optical image stabilizer – in an easy telephoto range for the full frame: the perfect companion for portrait, event, and wedding photography. Thanks to a speed of 1:1.8, very low depths of field can be used creatively.
The legendary ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating, combined with more than 125 years of experience in lens development and the latest technologies, ensure that every moment captured with a ZEISS Batis lens provides that exceptional ZEISS look
Dust and Weather-Sealed Construction
Excellent resolution and high contrast
Specifications:
| Focal Length | 85 mm |
|---|---|
| Aperture Range | f/1.8 to f/22 |
| Camera Mount | Sony E |
| Lens Format | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 2.62’ (80 cm) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilizer | Yes |
| Angle Of View | 29 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.19 x 3.62“ (81 x 92 mm) |
| Weight | 475 |
| Type | Sony E |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 80 cm |
| Filter Thread | Front: 67 mm |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Optical Design | 11 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:7.9 |
| Format Compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
| Filter size | Front: 67 mm |
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Angle of view | 29 |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Diameter x Length | 81 x 92 mm |
| Weight | 475 g |
