Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8
Lens for L-Mount · Announced November 2020
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Telephoto
Typically $548–$570 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$549.99
at Camera West4% below its 30-day average
- Used from
- $549.99 at Shop Panasonic
- Used, typically
- $547.99
- Launch RRP
- $599Best new is 8% under
- Focal length: 85mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/1.8
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Linear motor
- Weight: 355 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.13×, Focuses to 0.80 m
Lumix S 85mm F1.8 overview
The Panasonic Lumix S 85mm F1.8 is an 85mm f/1.8 prime for full-frame cameras on L-Mount, announced by Panasonic in November 2020. 24 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits and low light. It is a weaker pick for close-ups.
New, it sells for $549.99 in the United States (Camera West); used and refurbished copies start at $549.99. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $548 to $570 new. It launched at $599.
Worth comparing it with the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art, Sirui Aurora 85mm F1.4 and Laowa 90mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO.
Where to buy the Lumix S 85mm F1.8 in United States
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Camera WestBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$549.99
15% off
$649.99
Shop PanasonicLowest used
RefurbishedIn stock
Fixed focus · Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$549.99
15% off
$649.99Shop Panasonic
NewIn stock
Fixed focus · Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$549.99
15% off
$649.99Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$549.99
Glazer's Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$549.99
15% off
$649.99Beach Camera
NewOut of stock· ×2 listings
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$397.99
33% off
$599.99
Pictureline
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer · L-Mount version
$539.99
10% off
$599.99
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Things to know
- 85mm prime, f/1.8.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Linear motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 355 g; 73.6 × 82 mm; 67mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.80 m, up to 0.13× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $547.99 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $549.99.
Good for
- Portraits (85–85mm-equivalent reach at f/1.8)
- Low light (f/1.8)
Not the best for
- Close-ups (0.13× magnification)
From the Lumix S 85mm F1.8's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 14% under the price in Europe, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $549.99 | $549.99 |
| United Kingdom | £492≈ $659 | £303.79≈ $407 |
| Europe | €575.98≈ $643 | €457.50≈ $511 |
| Australia | A$1,099≈ $755 | A$719.10≈ $494 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$547.99
Usually $441.49 to $549.99 · 21 days, 30 listings
Cheapest used today
$549.99
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $549.99 | $549.99 | $549.99 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $334.99 | $441.49 | $649.99 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Alternatives to the Lumix S 85mm F1.8
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- Weather sealed
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Lumix S 85mm F1.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 85mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.80 m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Linear motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 355 g
- Diameter × length
- 73.6 × 82 mm
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Cameras it fits
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Sigma
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Full frame · 24.6 MP · 2025
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Leica
SL3-S
Full frame · 24.6 MP · 2025
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