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Awesome Posted
This lens makes my photos look professional I have people asking me if I can take photos for them and of course I say yes! Yes I can!
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Hi Awesome, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Zephrey Posted
Great lens to use for the Sony camera. I don’t use this lens as often as my other ones. Photos turn out great!
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Hi Zephrey, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our 85mm FE lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Can’t go wrong with 85mm focal length and this sony fe 85mm f/1.8 prime lens delivers I love it! It takes decent sharp pictures. I Highly recommend My only complaint was best buy shipped it in a not secure box. No foam protection whatsoever, good thing the lens came out okay
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Hi JayLim, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our 85mm FE lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Foreign Posted
Very good lens and you can do a lot with it from portraits to much more.
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Hi Foreign,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the SEL85F18 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as a very good lens, being able to perform well with portraits and other kinds of shooting. Thank you for choosing Sony!
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
Ethernet Posted
Love this lens its my all to go to lens a7iii plus this lens will never fail
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Hello Ethernet,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that the lens meets your expectations.
-Vincent
AlexMN Posted
Easily the best lens I’ve bought so far. Best portrait lens!
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Hello AlexMN
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
Laptop4college Posted
Beautiful lens. Perfect size and phenomenal performance for the price.
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Hi Laptop4college, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Dalvys Posted
When you compare it to the G Masters price you think that is going to suck, but let me tell you hey sing amazing len, look for reviews In YouTube, do your own search You definitely do not want to pass on this one.
Londo13 Posted
This lens is not cheap, but for the size and weight, stunning optics and quality why would you pay more for Zeiss glass or Sony GM glass. This lens is worth at least $300 more than I paid . Thank you Sony and Best Buy.
MBDC Posted
This lens is Great!!! It produces images that are tack sharp, it's fast, and the color will blow you away. I wish Sony would produce more lenses this good at this price point. Don't think twice.. this lens is worth every penny.
Johnbus Posted
This is one of the sharpest lenses I've ever used. 85mm is a very desired focal length and i understand why now!
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Hi Johnbus, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our 85mm FE lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
motowncrowne Posted
As a new photographer, I did quite a bit of research about what portrait lens to invest in and while the 50mm is the most widely regarded – this consistently came up as a favorite among photographers, and I'm happy to share that it was a great option for me. If you shoot outdoors portraits or in large spaces, this is the lens for you. Beware this lens is pretty expensive, so do your research to determine which focal length is going to work best for you.
Chris Posted
Purchased this for my A6500. I’d have to say this is my favorite lens for portrait photography. Crisp photos, focusing is silent, love the AF/MF switch, and worth it for the price.
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Hi Chris, thank you very much for the kind words, we're glad to hear that the lens was able to meet your expectations! Enjoy! -Mark
Love using it for portraits! Super sharp! Definitely a everyday carry!
Yoyo Posted
Fun lens to work with yes it’s very good for portraits but it’s also very fun to use for street photography
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Hi Yoyo, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
DKSlim Posted
I have read many great reviews but didn’t want to spend that much money. Let’s say I am glad I did. See attached photo.
Disbjohn Posted
This portrait lens is very sharp and for the price, it is hard to beat.
LionRises Posted
Excellent lens in low light. Great for photography. I absolutely love this lens.
MikeyLikesIt Posted
I found myself in need of a decent portrait lens for my Sony mirrorless camera to do maternity photos for my daughter. As an advanced amateur hobbyist photographer, I pretty much knew that a fast 85mm prime lens would best suit my needs for at least some of my photos that I planned to take. In reviewing all the various options, it quickly became apparent that the Sony FE 85mm f1.8 lens checked off most of the boxes, including price, size, weight, and reputation. The lens features outstanding sharpness, excellent bokeh, and focuses quietly. I am surprised Sony didn't issue this lens as one of their G series lenses. Some of the compromises include lack of a rubber gasket for weather sealing of the lens mount, no aperture control ring like some of their newer G lenses, and no carry case. At least it does have on the lens barrel a MF-AF switch and a focus-hold button which can be programmed to handle other functions like Eye AF from the camera's menu. It also comes with a lens hood that some big-name lens makers don't always include. Bokeh is very pleasing although circular highlights take on a cats-eye appearance near the edges of the image. Focus is fast and quiet thanks to its double linear autofocus motors. The design and appearance of the lens is simple and clean, and it feels satisfyingly solid in the hands. The size is perfect for most camera bags and the lens balances nicely with all of Sony's full frame Alpha series of mirrorless camera bodies as well as the APS-C models, where it is the focal length equivalent of roughly a 135mm telephoto. If you want the benefits of owning a Sony brand 85mm lens, then the only other options include the more expensive Zeiss Batis lens and the much more expensive Sony GM f/1.4 lens. They are respectively over twice and three times the price of the Sony FE 85mm f1.8 lens, with the GM version much larger and over twice the weight. Given the affordability and host of options, the afforable Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 lens is an easy choice for a lot of photographers looking for the quality of image that only a fast prime lens can offer.
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Hi MikeyLikesit,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback about the SEL85F18 lens. It's great to hear that it met your expectations and needs as a portrait lens for the maternity photos of your daughter. You mentioned that the lens provides outstanding sharpness and excellent bokeh, which are crucial aspects of portrait photography. The fast and quiet autofocus, and the built-in focus-hold button and MF/AF switch enhanced the usability of the lens. Including that lens hood is treat for any lens purchase. Compared to pricier alternatives, it offers an affordable option without significantly sacrificing image quality.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry
Sony Social Support
KLaurentOnInstagram Posted
Buy it, easily the most reasonable lens for portraits. Amazing Bokeh