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Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

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SEL85F18/2
SKU:
11126941
$698.00
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 731 reviews

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  • Sony Lense

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

    This camera lense is one of the best lenses i have ever purchased.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

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

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL85F18 lens. We're glad to hear you're happy with our product and find it to be the best. 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

      2-11-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • I love this lens!

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

    Excellent lens. Just what I needed for the professional photo shoots and for shooting my nephews games.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Keisha,
       
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
       
      Thank you for your feedback about the SEL85F18 lens. We are glad to hear that the you found the lens excellent and was useful for your professional needs and your nephew's games. 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

  • Amazing Lense!

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

    Great Value for the money. I mostly use it for short clips and it never dissapoints.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Vote4Pedro,
      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 an amazing lens with a great value. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 10-11-2023
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Sharpest lens at this aperture I've used

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

    This lens is one of the 'Must haves' for the focal length for anyone that wants to take portraits. The quality is superb and the auto-focus is lighting fast. Family have on occasion used the lens for low light sport photography since the sharpness allows them to crop and get a cleaner image than a telephoto would offer at the same shutter speed when compensating with a higher ISO. It's a bit expensive if you pay the usual price but it goes on sale pretty frequently.

    This review is from FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent lens

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent lens. Focuses really fast and is really well built

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EnriqueL,
      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 excellent lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 2-23-2024
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • It's worth every penny

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

    A++ Excellent lens! Amazing for portrait photography!

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi N2Photography,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL85F18 lens. We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with our product and find it excellent to use. 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

      3-28-2024

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Bokeh Master!

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

    Bokeh monster!!! I love this lens!! For a while I was hesitant on ordering the 85mm. This focal length can be intimidating, but this is a must have for any photographer.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

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

  • Great little lens!!!

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

    Fantastic, light, super sharp, and great new addition to my kit. This lens takes wonderful portraits and is good for anyone shooting for fun all the way up to professionals!

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tech3200, 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

  • Beginner lens

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

    This lens was an awesome option for portraits and you can get a great bokeh effect with this. Not to mention the price you can get this for compared to other Sony lenses.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

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

  • Works good

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

    I love the image it gives! I use this for portraits and I get a lot of detail.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RebeccaK, Thank you for sharing your feedback on this lens. We are happy to hear that the details and image quality from this lens has blown you away. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 10-20-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Perfect lens

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

    This lens is a game changer. Went from the Sony 50 1.8 to this and the depth of field and sharpness is so much better. Also the focus is spot on compared to the 50 I had

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

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

  • Awesome Prime Lense!

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

    One of the first lenses I bought for my A7III! It’s a nice lense for the budget and it’s sharp. Very satisfied and definitely worth it! It’s a steal for the price.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

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

      Hi Henry, 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

  • Sony 85mm

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

    Great lens quality is justified, but the auto focus is a little slow

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MarilynR,
      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 a great lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
      For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.  
      Regards,
      Larry 4-7-2025
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Sony 85 on a Budget

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

    A great 85mm prime for the Sony ecosystem. Budget friendly for portraits and crisp images.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

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

      Hi Liam,
      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 great budget-friendly prime lens that captures good portraits and sharp images. 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

  • Great Lens for Dedicated Portrait Work

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't use this lens as much as my 35mm prime. I only put this lens on my a7iii for dedicated portraiture work. The look and build quality is great. The image quality is excellent.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 85 mm Sony

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

    Great price! Amazing Sony 85mm My daughter is in-love with this lens so as me! :) Great value from Best Buy!

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      We're happy to hear your daughter loves her SEL85F18/2. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for the review! - Glenn Sony_US

  • Excellent Lens

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

    This is an amazing lens for the value and performance. Very sharp lens and produces beautiful bokeh background. I would definitely recommend adding this lens to your Sony kit.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank You for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate the feedback. Your recommendation helps the development of future Sony Products as well as aiding the community when making decisions for future purchases. -Vincent Sony_US

  • Built with quality

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

    After doing extensive research, this is probably the best budget native lens identical to G master quality at this focal length. Recently release a year ago.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    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 review! Sony_US

  • Incredible portrait lens

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

    If you have a Sony A7 camera then this is the lens to pair it with for portraits. Affordable, sharp and has nice bokeh!

    This review is from FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Sony

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

    Product was in perfect shape and works amazing and Beat Buy employees were top notch with helping me purchase product.

    This review is from Sony - FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JamesE, 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 to be amazing. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 4-25-25 Sony Social Support Sony_US

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