I've rented various Sony lenses to shoot family and our pets, and purchased a few GM Lenses. I have to say that of all, I have only had the wow factor with this lens. The colors, the blur, the sharpness, the buttery beautifulness. Yes it's expensive, but if we're advised to live in the moment, this is the best way to capture those and keep them forever. In terms of Auto Focus for action shots like our running dogs, Im not sure it's the best. Either that, or my a7R4 or a73 needs to be replaced by the a9. Who knows. But if you are capturing objects that require no kore than 1/1000s, you are Golden. My favorite lens by far. You will not regret buying it. If you do, contact me I'll buy it from you so I can have 2 :)

I have used this lens many times in the past, and while I certainly didn't want another lens, in the bag, I had to purchase this. You wouldn't think it is superior to a 85mm, but it really is. If you are looking to compress a background or really showcase your subject, I don't think there is a better prime lens to do that task, than this beast.

Amazing lens, super sharp, super fast. It is a little on the heavy side.

A+++ for this lens. Super sharp and love the bokeh.

My first prime lens. Love the focus and separation. Need more time to make adjustment from always having used a zoom lens, enjoying the process.