Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Customers are saying
Customers admire the exceptional image quality and beautiful bokeh produced by this lens, which many users find both sharp and effortless to use. Its compact, lightweight design makes it a popular choice for travel, while its strong performance in low-light conditions and accessible price point are frequently praised. Although the lack of weather sealing is a minor drawback for some, the overall consensus highlights a highly capable and portable tool for photographers.
Features
Compatible with most Sony E-mount cameras
For use with your existing device.
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
Ideal for optimal light-gathering capacity, resulting in clear, highly detailed images. Circular nine-blade aperture offers beautiful defocus effect.
0.13x magnification ratio
Ensures your images come out just the way you want.
AF/MF switch on lens barrel
Conveniently enables fast selection between autofocus or manual focus without having to access any menus.
Customizable focus hold button
Locks focus when recomposing and can be assigned to other functions, such as eye AF, AF on, aperture preview, shot result preview, and bright monitoring.
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.
Internal focusing
Only the middle groups of the optical system move to achieve focus, so the overall length of the lens does not change when focusing.
Extra-low dispersion glass element
Effectively reduces chromatic aberration and provides high contrast across the entire image.
Dust- and moisture-resistant construction
Enjoy extra protection and reliable operation in challenging environments. Shoot with confidence in light rain or windy conditions.
2.63' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 67mm filters
Specifications
- Lens Mount CompatibilitySony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame)Lens TypeTelephoto PrimeMinimum Focal Length85 millimetersMaximum Focal Length85 millimetersMaximum Aperturef/1.8
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 735 reviews
- Image Quality (424)
- Bokeh (131)
- Price (73)
- Weight (39)
- Low Light Performance (30)
- Weather Sealing (3)
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| Pros for Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Image Quality, Price, Weight, Low Light Performance, Bokeh | Image Quality, Price, Weight, Low Light Performance, Ease of use | Image Quality, Autofocus | Image Quality, Autofocus, Weight, Versatility |
| Cons for Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black | |||
| Weather Sealing | Autofocus, Noise | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |

















































































