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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 728 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good quality lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good portrait and small telephoto lens. Picture quality is very good. Not too heavy with Sony a7iii. A good lens to add to your collection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens for a solid price!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very impressed with this lens. Though it's not a GM, it produces insanely sharp photo/video and has incredible auto focus. Especially for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great performer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is probably the best bang for the buck portrait lens - sharp, fast, and compact. Very little IQ compromise over other premium lens (such as Zeiss, G Master).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sharper than GM

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wow. I was shocked by how sharp the 85 is. It creates buttery bokeh, and best off all its ultra light weight. My new favorite lens to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre at best.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I switched from canon to Sony in hopes the hype train was right however I am back to Canon with the r6 as Sony features just weren't enough. the things you lack in Sony are in Canon, trust me, the stabilization is a different game, the IS in sony is a joke. Worth looking into. This lens was used for many weddings but I am happy when I saw I gave it away on offer up just to get rid of it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for the feedback. Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great prime for the price!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens for the price! If you’re low on money and need a good prime lens for portraiture or filming interviews, this is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony FE 85mm

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a nice prime so I purchased this one. So far so good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello ZLopez, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear this lens has been perfect for your work. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-05-24 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Tack sharp images, wide range of depth of field control, little distortion, light weight, inexpensive, and simply just amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello, Justin!

      We’re glad you like the product! Thank you for choosing Sony!

      ~Zac Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super sharp, great portrait lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I originally bought the Sony FE 50mm F1.8 lens, I returned it as the autofocus was slow and very noisy. This lens is great, very fast autofocus and silent. Great portrait lens, F1.8 ape rapture is great for low light situations or when you need a fast shutter speed to freeze action. Great bokeh for blurred backgrounds. Considering other portrait lenses for Sony full frame are several hundred more or even twice to three times the price, this lens is an incredible value. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product i take good good sports photography from this lens and it draws in a lot of good light

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello HunterS
      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are looking forward to seeing what our customers create with our products.

      Vincent
      -Sony Social Support for Digital Imaging Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect lens

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s been an awesome lens for many amazing shots! Great for portraits

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JacobM,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL85F18 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a perfect lens that capture great and amazing shots. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. 
      Regards,
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful Bokeh

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my Sony A7ii for shooting portraits. Incredibly sharp and the bokeh is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is definitely top 2 lense for me. If you want fantastic landscape photos or portraits this is your lense!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for sharing your experience. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to write us a review. - Glenn Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera. Took a bunch of photos the first day out the box. Very clean pictures.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nooo,
       
      Thank you for your feedback about the SEL85F18 lens. We are glad to hear that you found the camera great and are satisfied with the pictures you took with it.
       
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
       
      Larry
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    10 / 10

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would honestly rate it 10/10 without doubt!!! Just love this lens!! Incredibly beautiful pics !!! Reasonable price!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens! So far So good!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm a lifelong Canon User and have jumped ship to Sony. Smooth pics with the lens and the weight of the camera,lenses is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony - 85mm Telephoto Prime lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great resolution and fast. Perfect for portrait work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Laura, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this lens for your portrait work. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-11-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing for portraits, and good with close pictures of nature!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello CesarP, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the quality of this amazing lens. Not only is it great for portraits, the sharpness makes it amazing for all sorts of genre of photography as well. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A must have

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    85mm is like the perfect lens for love the value and quality you get with this lens I have no complaints

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lents for canon

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item doesn’t work with my camera it doesn’t do autofocus

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Vick62,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL85F18 lens. We appreciate you rating us five stars despite that our lens is not compatible with your Canon camera. Just to set your expectation we can't guarantee the compatibility of our products with third party brand.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US