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Q: QuestionDoes this telephoto prime lens have silent focus?

• A:Answer Yes, this telephoto prime lens has silent focus.

Q: QuestionDoes this telephoto prime lens have image stabilization?

• A:Answer No, this telephoto prime lens does not have in-lens image stabilization.

Q: QuestionIs this telephoto prime lens mountable on a tripod?

• A:Answer No, this telephoto prime lens is not mountable on a tripod or monopod.

Q: QuestionWhat is the minimum aperture of this telephoto prime lens?

• A:Answer The minimum aperture of this telephoto prime lens is f/22.

Q: QuestionDoes this telephoto prime lens have a constant aperture?

• A:Answer Yes, this telephoto prime lens has a constant aperture.

Q: QuestionCan I use filters with this telephoto prime lens?

• A:Answer Yes, you can use filters with this telephoto prime lens, and it accommodates 67mm filters.

Q: QuestionIs this lens good for my sony a7riii?

Asked 7 years ago by Newie.

This question was asked about the related product: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

• A: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 DerekBVerified Purchase

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

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

• A: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 NateVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this lens work with an a6000

Asked 4 years ago by Kp.

• A:Answer 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.

  Answered 4 years ago by DKellerVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes it work for sports shots like Volleyball?

Asked 6 years ago by Teetee229.

• A:Answer 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.

  Answered 6 years ago by DRKDRK

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Q: QuestionWill this work on a Sony a7111 ?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

• A:Answer Yes it will

  Answered 6 years ago by Ollie

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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.)

Asked 7 years ago by Mike.

This question was asked about the related product: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

• A: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 MisterEVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the a6500?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes, although on a crop sensor camera, the focal reach would be 127.5mm equivalent.

  Answered 5 years ago by Northwoods

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Q: QuestionWould this lens work on the Sony a7rii?

Asked 5 years ago by Jhe.

• A:Answer Yes, it’s an e-mount full frame lens. Perfect lens for an RII.

  Answered 5 years ago by JHalesVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhen will this item be restocked?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

This question was asked about the related product: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

• A:Answer Soon

  Answered 6 years ago by FMG24

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Q: QuestionHow well does this lens work with a6300?

Asked 6 years ago by Molly.

This question was asked about the related product: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

• A: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 jroussellVerified Purchase

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

Asked 7 years ago by Aconner.

This question was asked about the related product: FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

• A: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 AaronVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionis this compatible with sony zv-e10?

Asked 4 months ago by annnnnnnnn.

• A:Answer Hi annnnnnnnn, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Yes, the SEL85F18 lens is compatible with the ZVE10 camera. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.   Regards, Larry 11-28-2025 Sony Social Support

  Answered 4 months ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: Questionwill this work with the Sony AF

Asked 1 year ago by BethP.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 1 year ago by TheoVerified Purchase

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