Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL85F18
- SKU:
- 5761701
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are pleased with the FE 85mm f/1.8 lens's image quality, bokeh, and its affordability. Many appreciate its lightweight and compact design, making it easy to use and ideal for travel. Positive feedback also highlights its strong low-light performance and quick autofocus. However, a lack of weather sealing is a noted drawback for some users.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Perfect starter lense for all your needs!
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this lens! I do a lot of family photography and it give me exactly what I need for the best, sharpest photos! Would recommend for starters!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmandaK,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL85F18/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you loved this lens and found it as a perfect lens for beginners. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 7-13-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Sony lens review
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really love this sony lens. Super easy to use & crisp image.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SonyLens. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review of the SEL85F18, we appreciate your feedback. We are happy that you are enjoying the sharp images and the ease of use. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Sony Social Support Nick
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh
10/10 for the price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a fantastic lens for landscape photography. The bokeh (F/1.8) is magnificent on this lens. If you have a cropped sensor (APS-C) camera though be prepared for it too shoot closer to 100mm, you will want this for far away shots. Don't get this is you want to take photos of people near by in my opinion. Not a professional at all, just a guy tryin to take photos of random moments in our life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FloresFamily, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its landscape capabilities. 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
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Excellent all-around lens
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve used the Sony fixed 50 mm f/1.8 lens for many years. I bought the 85 mm version as an upgrade and couldn’t be more pleased. It’s a great lens for shooting portraits, or I use it to shoot sports, specifically basketball because it is so fast. While it’s not a wide angle lens for basketball, if you’re able to anticipate or focus on one area, you can get extremely high-quality photos. I shoot sports all the time and this is one of the lenses I use now regularly.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Image quality, Weight
Compares to Canon!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Tack sharp. Light as a feather. Very happy with this lens.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello TIgKat. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review of the SEL85F18, we appreciate your feedback. We are happy that you are enjoying the sharp images and the weight of the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Sony Social Support Nick
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality
On point
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent potrait lens, the Bokeh that it creates and sharpness us up there with the G Masters.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Glad your images are excellent.
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality, Weight
My favorite E Mount Portrait Lens So Far
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have mostly been adapting lenses for use with the Sony APS-C line of cameras and with my purchase of the A7 III wanted to get into quality E Mount glass. Exceeds my expectations. Very sharp. Great color reproduction. Great bokeh if you care about that (almost no one actually does.) Eye AF and great autofocus in a lightweight package.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality
Great prime lens.
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my go to portrait lens, love the bokeh and takes amazing shots.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! - Glenn
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
For sure this is a keeper... I was shocked
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don't be fooled by its price tag and lack of g or gm stamped on the body. This is a killer lens for photo and does very well in video too. Despite the lack of oss, I would still recommend this for video. Just throw it up on a gimbal and you're good to go. I was shocked though at how amazing photos turned out, and if anything this is a great photo only workhorse and stays in my camera bag.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Jaff, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens and its video performance. 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
- Pros mentioned:Image quality, Weight
Go get yours today!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing. Sharp. Precise. Light. Focus on point. Quick to mount. Definitely a must get !!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review!
- Pros mentioned:Low light performance
GREAT
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens for close up shots. Works great in lowlight settings
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Melvin, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's great to hear you are loving this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 12-17-24 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is Simple and easy on hand to carry handle great quality.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're happy to hear that you are satisfied with your lens. Thank you for sharing your experience! - Glenn
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality
EXCELLENT
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This lens is by far my favorite lens! The bokeh is so beautiful, and the photos are insanely sharp! You will not regret it!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality
Sony-FE85mm f/1.8
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice picture quality... nice Bokeh for night pictures... great value!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LilChugg, 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
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing lens takes very sharp photos and is perfect for portraits
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LuisC, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's great to hear you are loving this lens and have found it perfect for your portraits. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Price
Affordable lens with amazing quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The cost of this lens is significantly lower than others but the quality is still outstanding. If you’re on a budget but still want amazing quality this lens is for you.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 408visuals,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL85F18/2 lens. We are glad to hear that you found it as an affordable lens with amazing quality. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 1-27-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Sony 85mm f/1.8 Review
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Honestly, you can't go wrong with this lens, especially for the price. It's light, sharp, fun to use and actually has great character. Would definitely recommend to any Sony photographer who is in the market for an 85m lens!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Sharod, Thank you for your review. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. It's great to hear you are enjoying the Sony 85mm F1.8! This lightweight lens is a great tool to have if you photographic arsenal, especially for portraits. Thank you for the raving review. Happy shooting! -Linda Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality
Bokeh is silky
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the size and Bokeh! Super sharp at f.1.8 and the Bokeh is silky!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for the review. Glad you are happy with the Bokeh!
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality
85 mm
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great for portraits and bokeh looks good great for photo shoots
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, 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
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Great lens at good price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent size and weight for travel. Rapid autofocus. Image quality is impressive for a lens at this price
I would recommend this to a friend