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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 433 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice sharpness

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

    Nice product. Wonderful low light.. Very good value for the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Glad you are happy with your lens. Thank you for the review. Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens

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

    This lens is a must have for any photographer. I’m glad I purchased this.

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

    good product easy use functional and reliable reco

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

    good product easy use functional and reliable recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have in the bag

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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 to have in your bag. Love the way the pictures come out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Thank you for the review! Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best 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.

    extremely sharp and amazing bokeh. Perfect focal length for portraits.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Most used lens after a year!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After a year of owning this, I can honestly say this is my most used lens. I always gravitate towards this, and my clients and friends love the photos I take with this the most. However, there are some downsides I think are fixed with the GM version. Sometimes, the autofocus is slow and bokeh on this are not high quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LittlePotato,
      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. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 5-3-2024
      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.

    My very first lens purchase. And it’s absolutely amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Frankie, 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for portraits!

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

    Good lens for portraits! Get this if you need nice and crisp pictures.

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

    Bought open box—Great steal!

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

    Item was packaged well and with no flaws. Also arrived earlier than expected. It came as promised. Takes great images and the shutter speed is bang for your buck!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JingA,
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL85F18 lens. We're glad to hear that you received your lens in great condition and that it's working well for you. Thanks again for choosing Sony!

      If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360. Rubychelle

      11-20-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens. size is good and performance is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi 12345, 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value for awesome lens

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

    Don’t over spend for G Master or Batis. This 85mm gets the job done!

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

    best lens for landscape

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

    It is good lens to get best quality of video and photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Leen, We are happy to hear that you love our FE 85mm f1.8 lens. We are glad that you have made the right decision. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you for choosing Sony. - Pakorn Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lense

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

    My favorite lens by far ! Pictures come out very sharp.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ThatOneGuy, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our FE 85mm lens and its image quality. 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_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing lens for the price

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

    Best lens for the price focus ring feels cheap and suffers some chromatic aberrations but for 600$ you will jot find anything better or a more compact 85mm prime also 67mm filter thread is great for buying filters

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Donovan,
      Thank You for reaching out to us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you are enjoying the lens and look forward to seeing what our customers will create with our products.
      Vincent
      Sony Social Support for Digital Imaging Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 so far. Great quality lens. Would recommend

    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 recommendation. Enjoy your lens. Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    YOU CAN’T GO WRONG!!

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

    I was skeptical of purchasing an open box lens but at the time the price was just right and it seemed to be in good shape. Although I wouldn’t really know until I attached it to my camera and use it. No complaints so far. Love it, I use it for short films, music videos etc. the depth of field is incredible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MOORE1, 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolute Butter!

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

    Absolute butter! This lens produces the creamiest bokeh and the auto focus is lightning fast. At a fraction of the cost it shoots at the same level as and even higher in some areas than G master lenses of the same spec. 100% worth the purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Butter. 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 bokeh quality and fast autofocus of the lens. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Sony Social Support Nick Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camera Lens

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

    easy to use and reliable and quality is very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Naripdeep, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our FE 85mm 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_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must have for portraits

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

    I would suggest this lens to anyone who shoots portraits

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

    Perfect

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

    Awesome portrait lens! This lens is really good if you are doing portrait photography and want that nice blurry background effect!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KalebS,
      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 the perfect lens for portraits. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 1-6-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US