Admiral 85mm f/1.7
Optical design
Has 6 aperture blades, this number of blades are commonly used. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 55 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options.Admiral 85mm f/1.7 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 10 months of tracked sales — pay around the $304.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
1142 of 2271 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $304.00 fair value.
- Feb 16, 2025$8.00$-296.00 / typical
- Jan 4, 2025$11.00$-293.00 / typical
- Feb 23, 2025$11.00$-293.00 / typical
- Feb 23, 2025$12.00$-292.00 / typical
- May 26, 2025$12.00$-292.00 / typical
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Reviews
Great optics, good focus The reviews say it is supposed to resolve 50 lines and Sony purported super fast auto focus - I'll say the optics are true but the focus is not. In terms of resolution power, the reason I wanted something so psycho sharp was because I bought one of the monochrome retrofit Sony cameras and pixel level resolution is very noticeable for most lenses. This holds its own even without a reducer - that's great! My only need is that I specifically bought the Sony because I figured Sony body and Sony lens would be the fastest, but honestly it's faster but not incredibly faster than my Canon lenses attached with a megabones adapter, and no where as fast as the original Sony/Zeiss 55mm 1.8. So, if you want just about the best portrait length 85mm out there, sure, I can't find anything with sharper optics nor focus. But just wishing we humans had faster focus.Read full review
Great lens with some flaws. This lens has great optical quality but made out of plastic which is easily scratched. Also do not be alarmed but it has a very audible AF sound which I initially thought was broken. Tested a couple of copies and they all sound the same. Overall pretty happy but it is very expensive considering the build quality.
Superb image quality. The 85 GM is a perfect companion to Sony's high megapixel cameras. The sharpness is wonderful at the points where needed. Out of focus is perfect. Check do mark rating on A7RIV and photozone.de for their review.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Admiral 85mm f/1.7?
Admiral 85mm f/1.7 is a camera lens with 85mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.7/16, for the M42 mount, supporting the Full frame format.
What mount is the Admiral 85mm f/1.7 compatible with?
Admiral 85mm f/1.7 uses a M42 mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Admiral 85mm f/1.7 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Admiral 85mm f/1.7 typically sells for around $8.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Admiral 85mm f/1.7 a good lens?
Admiral 85mm f/1.7 has a community rating of 4.8/5 from 60 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Admiral 85mm f/1.7?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Dynarex 90mm f/3.4 (Icarex 35), Carl Zeiss Jena Biometar 80mm f/2.8 T 1Q, Chinon 100mm f/2.8 Auto (Tomioka).