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Name: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black
Brand: Sony
SKU: 10111142
Price: 648 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (295 reviews)

FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

Model:: SEL85F18; |
SKU:: 10111142

User rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars with 295 reviews.

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QuestionIs this lens good for my sony a7riii?
Asked 7 years ago by Newie.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 7 years ago by DerekB
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QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony A5100 digital camera?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 8 years ago by Nate
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QuestionWill this work on a Sony a7111 ?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes it will
  Answered 6 years ago by Ollie
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QuestionI 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.)
Asked 7 years ago by Mike.
- Answer 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.
  Answered 7 years ago by MisterE
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QuestionWhen will this item be restocked?
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Soon
  Answered 6 years ago by FMG24
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QuestionHow well does this lens work with a6300?
Asked 6 years ago by Molly.
- Answer I'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
  Answered 6 years ago by jroussell
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QuestionIs this lense compatible with the a6300 series, since it is an Emount?
Asked 7 years ago by Aconner.
- Answer Yes. It will work, auto focus and all the electronics will work. Since the a6300 has a crop sensor, you will be 1.5x zoomed in as will every other lens on a cropped sensor. To fully take advantage of this 85mm lens you will need a full frame camera such as the a7 series. This is a good purchase if you plan on upgrading to full frame one day.
  Answered 7 years ago by Aaron
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QuestionDoes this work with the a7 ii? Also, how does this work with the 2.2 crop feature to make it 187?
Asked 6 years ago by Hellohelp.
- Answer Yes I actually have mines on a a7ii
  Answered 6 years ago by CameraGuy
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QuestionCan i use this for a6400?
Asked 6 years ago by Alan.
- Answer Hi, Alan! Yes, it's compatible but with a restriction: -The SteadyShot is not supported. ~Ralph
  Answered 6 years ago by SonyListens
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Questionso I was wondering if this lens would also be good to use for the Sony a5100 before purchasing it ?? I seen reviews and majority use the Sony 6300 or 7iii
Asked 7 years ago by mel.
- Answer Yes you can use it it will be great for portraits
  Answered 7 years ago by balbuena
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QuestionPicture quality is great for the price but I have one major problem. Everytime time I switch to another lens my A7 menus changes. 1rst time my raw+jpeg changes to jpeg only, 2nd time the half way press shutter button was disabled. 3rd time autofocus chang
Asked 7 years ago by Longbestbu.
- Answer Hi Longbestbu, Make sure the camera runs the latest firmware version: https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7&template_id=1®ion_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab For more troubleshooting steps, you may visit this page: http://docs.esupport.sony.com/dvimag/ILCE-7_ILCE-7R_guide/en/cover/level2_12.html Please be advised that a7 is not fully compatible with SEL85F18. Refer to the link below for the details of their restrictions: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/cscs/accessories/compatibility.php?area=gb&lang=en&mdl=SEL85F18&cat=3 Regards, Vincent
  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens
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Questioncan you suggest what lens nearest to sel85f18? in ph there is a nationwide shortage in stocks
Asked 7 years ago by anon.
- Answer SONY 90mm f2.8 Macro is a great substitute
  Answered 6 years ago by newbie
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QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony a6000?
Asked 7 years ago by EagleJuan.
- Answer Yes. It works pretty well on the A6000, and the focus speed is decent!
  Answered 7 years ago by Ryan
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QuestionWhen will be available ?
Asked 8 years ago by Orly.
- Answer It is already available from regular retailers (Best Buy, B&H, Adorama, etc.)
  Answered 7 years ago by Retrist
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QuestionWhen will this lens be restocked?
Asked 8 years ago by LR.
- Answer If you have multiple Best Buys in the area, expand your search rather than limit to closes 'preferred." In my area, out of 9 stores in the nearby area, only 3 ever stock the expanded Sony line which this lens falls into.
  Answered 7 years ago by Tizeye
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QuestionHow is this lens with the Sony a9?
Asked 7 years ago by Graciemichelle.
- Answer Hi graciemichelle, This Sony lens is fully compatible with Sony a9. This should work well with Sony a9. Regards, Vincent
  Answered 7 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony A6500 camera?
Asked 6 years ago by Medusa.
- Answer Yes it is.
  Answered 6 years ago by Anonymous
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Questions & Answers

FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

Q: QuestionIs this lens good for my sony a7riii?

Q: QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony A5100 digital camera?

Q: QuestionWill this work on a Sony a7111 ?

Q: QuestionI 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.)

Q: QuestionWhen will this item be restocked?

Q: QuestionHow well does this lens work with a6300?

Q: QuestionIs this lense compatible with the a6300 series, since it is an Emount?

Q: QuestionDoes this work with the a7 ii? Also, how does this work with the 2.2 crop feature to make it 187?

Q: QuestionCan i use this for a6400?

Q: Questionso I was wondering if this lens would also be good to use for the Sony a5100 before purchasing it ?? I seen reviews and majority use the Sony 6300 or 7iii

Q: QuestionPicture quality is great for the price but I have one major problem. Everytime time I switch to another lens my A7 menus changes. 1rst time my raw+jpeg changes to jpeg only, 2nd time the half way press shutter button was disabled. 3rd time autofocus chang

Q: Questioncan you suggest what lens nearest to sel85f18? in ph there is a nationwide shortage in stocks

Q: QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony a6000?

Q: QuestionWhen will be available ?

Q: QuestionWhen will this lens be restocked?

Q: QuestionHow is this lens with the Sony a9?

Q: QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony A6500 camera?

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QuestionIs this lens good for my sony a7riii?

QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony A5100 digital camera?

QuestionWill this work on a Sony a7111 ?

QuestionI 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.)

QuestionWhen will this item be restocked?

QuestionHow well does this lens work with a6300?

QuestionIs this lense compatible with the a6300 series, since it is an Emount?

QuestionDoes this work with the a7 ii? Also, how does this work with the 2.2 crop feature to make it 187?

QuestionCan i use this for a6400?

Questionso I was wondering if this lens would also be good to use for the Sony a5100 before purchasing it ?? I seen reviews and majority use the Sony 6300 or 7iii

QuestionPicture quality is great for the price but I have one major problem. Everytime time I switch to another lens my A7 menus changes. 1rst time my raw+jpeg changes to jpeg only, 2nd time the half way press shutter button was disabled. 3rd time autofocus chang

Questioncan you suggest what lens nearest to sel85f18? in ph there is a nationwide shortage in stocks

QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony a6000?

QuestionWhen will be available ?

QuestionWhen will this lens be restocked?

QuestionHow is this lens with the Sony a9?

QuestionIs this lens compatible with a Sony A6500 camera?