FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black
- Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
- Lens Type: Telephoto Prime
- Minimum Focal Length: 85 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 85 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: SEL85F18
- Product Name: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- Compatible Devices: Mirrorless Camera
- Brand Compatibility: Sony
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: true (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Dimensions
- Product Weight: 0.8179 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length with Lens Closed: 3.25 inches
- Product Diameter: 3.07 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
- Imaging
- Lens Type: Telephoto Prime
- Auto/Manual Focus: Automatic/manual
- Silent Focus: true (A feature that helps reduce operational noise that occurs when using lenses with autofocus motors.)
- Field of View at 1000 yards: 29 feet (The area of a target, measured horizontally from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: false (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
- Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length: 85 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 85 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 31.6 inches
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum Aperture: f/22 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent: 85mm (The focal length of the lens that provides the same field of view as a 35mm film camera.)
- Features
- Special Features: Double linear motor system; ED glass element; customizable focus hold button; dust and moisture resistant design
- Performance
- Filter Diameter: 67 millimeters
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year
- Other
- UPC: 027242906105
Capture beautiful portraits with each click of the shutter with this Sony 85mm lens. The large F/1.8 aperture lets you deliver incredibly clear images with sharp or bokeh effects, and ED glass eliminates chromatic aberrations. This lightweight Sony 85mm lens travels easily in your bag and is compatible with Sony a7 Series cameras.
- 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.
- Accessories included: Comes with a hood, and front and rear lens caps.
- 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.
- Accessories included: Comes with a hood, and front and rear lens caps.
Whats Included
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount
- Lens hood (ALC-SH150)
- Lens front cap (ALC-F67S)
- Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM)
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount
- Lens hood (ALC-SH150)
- Lens front cap (ALC-F67S)
- Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM)
Q: Is this lens good for my sony a7riii?
A: This 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.
Q: Is this lens compatible with a Sony A5100 digital camera?
A: This 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.
Q: Does this lens work with an a6000
A: Yes it will work but does not have built-in image stabilization and it will be closer to 127.5mm not 85mm. APS-C(a6000) will multiply a full frame lens by roughly 1.5 so if you are for 85mm equivalent try a 50mm full frame lens.
Q: Does it work for sports shots like Volleyball?
A: It should be great for indoor volleyball ball as long as you have the space to get the correct distance away from the players. Remember this is a fixed prime lens...no zoom so you need to use your feet to frame the players. Great bright lens so you can definitely get some nice action shots. I’m using it for indoor gymnastics shots and video and is working great.
Q: Will this work on a Sony a7111 ?
A: Yes it will
A: I 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.
Q: Is this compatible with the a6500?
A: Yes, although on a crop sensor camera, the focal reach would be 127.5mm equivalent.
Q: Would this lens work on the Sony a7rii?
A: Yes, it’s an e-mount full frame lens. Perfect lens for an RII.
