FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black
Customers are saying
Customers consistently note that this lens delivers exceptional image quality and beautiful bokeh, making it a favorite for capturing high-quality shots. Users also frequently praise its compact, lightweight design and affordability, which make it an ideal choice for travel and ease of use. While the performance in low light is highly regarded, some users have pointed out the lack of weather sealing as a minor drawback.
Compatible with a variety of mirrorless Sony cameras
Works with any Sony camera with an E-mount.
Medium telephoto lens gets you closer to your subject
Allows you to capture intricately detailed images without getting too close to your subject. Concentrates the focus on a narrow field of view for vivid close-up shots.
85mm focal length
Beautifully isolates your subject from the background. This versatile focal length blends depth and dimension for stunning portraits, action shots and low-light images.
f/1.8 maximum aperture
For optimal light gathering capacity, resulting in clear, highly detailed images. Circular 9-blade aperture offers beautiful defocus effect.
0.13x magnification ratio
Ensures your images come out just the way you want.
Quiet, precise focus drive
A double linear motor system directly drives the lens's focus mechanism without intervening gears for precise, quiet operation that is ideal for movies as well as stills.
Customizable focus hold button
Can be assigned to other functions such as Eye AF.
ED glass element
Effectively reduces chromatic aberration.
Dust- and moisture-resistant construction
For versatile use.
2.63' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 67mm filters
Accessories included
Comes with a hood, and front and rear lens caps.
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)Lens TypeTelephoto PrimeMinimum Focal Length85 millimetersMaximum Focal Length85 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.8
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 295 reviews
- Image Quality (410)
- Bokeh (131)
- Price (73)
- Weight (39)
- Low Light Performance (30)
- Weather Sealing (3)
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| Pros for FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Image Quality, Bokeh, Price, Weight, Low Light Performance | Image Quality, Bokeh, Price, Weight, Low Light Performance | Image Quality, Price, Weight, Low Light Performance, Ease of use | Image Quality, Weight, Autofocus, Versatility |
| Cons for FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black | |||
| Weather Sealing | Weather Sealing | Autofocus, Noise | There were no cons for this product— |
Specs
Can i use this for a6400?
Answered by SonyListensHi, Alan! Yes, it's compatible but with a restriction: -The SteadyShot is not supported. ~Ralph
Is this lens good for my sony a7riii?
Answered by DerekBThis lens is perfect for almost any shot where you have the space to be a little back from your target. Clarity is beautiful, focus is sharp and crisp. Has been my go to lens on my a7II for most of my shoots. Would be a great pairing with you camera.
Is this lens compatible with a Sony A5100 digital camera?
Answered by NateThis lens is an FE lens, but it will also work on the E-mount A5100. Keep in mind it's a full frame lens, so with the A5100's APS-C sensor, it's effectively a 135mm (Read: zoomed in). It does produce really great images on an APS-C Sensor, good for upper body portraits.
I do mostly video and I know the 50mm f1.8 version’s autofocus is pretty clunky with my a7sii. Can I expect the same autofocus technology from this? (Debating going with Zeiss because of the “inner” autofocus.)
Answered by MisterEI used it with the a6300 and autofocus was spot on. Pretty quick response had only a couple of hiccups but that may have been due to lighting. I only shot a few minutes of video and it performed well, didn’t have any issues. Just keep in mind the crop factor, as you may very well be aware of. Other than that, the lens of sharp and bokeh is great. My pictures turned out better than I expected in a poorly lit environment.
How well does this lens work with a6300?
Answered by jroussellI'm not certain you can put this lens on a APS-C camera/sensor seeing as it is a Full-frame lens. But if it's compatible, the APS-C sensor is typically has a 1.5 crop factor, so the 85mm focal length will act as a 85 x1.5 = 127mm lens
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