Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens
The Great Joy 85mm T2.9 is a 85mm f/2.9 lens designed for Sony E mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens
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Lens Overview — Great Joy 85mm T2.9
Key Features — Great Joy 85mm T2.9
1.33x Anamorphic Squeeze: Delivers the characteristic anamorphic widescreen look with oval bokeh and horizontal lens flares when shooting on standard cinema and mirrorless cameras.
85mm Full-Frame Prime: Fixed focal length covers a full-frame image circle, making it well-suited for portrait framing, interviews, and medium-range cinematic compositions.
T2.9 Maximum Aperture: Offers solid light transmission for a cine anamorphic prime, enabling controlled depth of field work in a range of production lighting conditions.
Sony E Mount: Native Sony E mount compatibility opens this lens to a wide ecosystem of full-frame mirrorless cinema and hybrid cameras including Sony FX3, FX6, and FX9.
Manual Focus Design: Smooth, precise manual focus ring is built for deliberate focus control and repeatable focus pulls in cinema and video workflows.
Cine-Spec Prime Build: Designed around cinema production priorities with consistent front diameter, geared focus and iris rings, and a 1,180g build consistent with professional cine glass.
Lens Specifications — Great Joy 85mm T2.9
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Documentary, Video / Cinematography, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Anamorphic |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.9 |
| Camera System | Cinema / Video |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 82mm |
Description — Great Joy 85mm T2.9
The Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens is a manual focus cine prime built for Sony E mount cameras, offering full-frame coverage at a fixed 85mm focal length. Classified as a cine-type prime within the Cinema / Video camera system category, it is designed from the ground up for professional video and film production use. The T2.9 maximum aperture delivers reliable light transmission, giving cinematographers control over exposure and depth of field in narrative and documentary contexts.
Weighing 1,180 grams, the lens has a solid, production-ready build that pairs well with professional rigs and support systems. The 82mm filter thread accommodates standard matte boxes and filter accessories widely used on set. With no image stabilization and manual focus only, this lens rewards deliberate, controlled shooting technique.
Its standard focal length range classification makes the 85mm a natural choice for subject-focused compositions, interview setups, and mid-range cinematic scenes on Sony E mount platforms.
Pros — Great Joy 85mm T2.9
- ✓Full-frame coverage (lensFormat: Full Frame) suits modern high-resolution cinema cameras
- ✓T2.9 maximum aperture provides solid light transmission for a cine anamorphic prime
- ✓Fixed 85mm focal length in the standard range offers versatile framing for interviews and narrative work
Cons — Great Joy 85mm T2.9
- ✗Manual focus only (autoFocus: false) — no autofocus support, which may limit run-and-gun or event shooting
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None) means a stable rig or gimbal is essential
- ✗At 1,180g, the lens is relatively heavy and may require additional support for handheld operation
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Frequently Asked Questions — Great Joy 85mm T2.9
What camera mount does the Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic Lens use?+
This lens is built for the Sony E mount. It is designed for use with Sony E mount mirrorless cameras and cinema cameras within that ecosystem.
Does this lens support autofocus?+
No. The Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic is a manual focus lens only. This is consistent with its cine-type classification and is standard for anamorphic cinema glass.
What sensor size does this lens cover?+
The lens is rated for full-frame coverage, making it suitable for use on full-frame cinema and mirrorless cameras with Sony E mounts.
What filter size does this lens use?+
The Great Joy 85mm T2.9 Anamorphic has an 82mm front filter thread, which is compatible with a wide range of screw-in filters and matte box systems.
How heavy is this lens?+
The lens weighs 1,180 grams. At this weight, a proper support rig or lens support is recommended, especially for extended shooting sessions.
Is this lens suitable for stills photography?+
This lens is classified as a cine-type prime within the Cinema / Video camera system category, indicating it is primarily designed for film and video production workflows rather than stills photography.