Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- SEL85F18/2
- SKU:
- 6383109
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 frequently mention the FE 85mm f/1.8 Telephoto Lens for Sony E-mount's excellent image quality and pleasing bokeh. Many appreciate the lens's affordable price, lightweight design, and suitability for low-light conditions. However, a few customers have noted the lens lacks weather sealing.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh
SONY-FE 85mm 1.8
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I utilize this lens on a Sony APS-c A6000. This was purchased to give me more flexibility than the standard kit Lens for portraits. Autofocus is quick and accurate and Auto Eye focus works very well. Plan to use this lens on a Full Frame Sony in the future perhaps a Sony A7 III.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LBuster, 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
85mm for the win
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sharp lens! Fast autofocus and affordable. Highly recommend for anyone with a Sony camera
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DarrenV,
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 and sharp lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 6-10-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Get this first!
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you are just starting out this is the one to get! For portraits and for some B-Roll! It works for many things including street photography! You can’t go wrong! Sharp and Fast!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MrDuendi,
Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Your feedback will others that are considering the 85mm f/1.8 lens.
Vincent
Sony Digital Imaging Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality, Weight
Great lens for street portrait photography
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love using this lens for my street portrait photos with my Sony A7iii. The focus and bokeh for this lens is perfect for the shots I'm trying to capture. It's also feels very well made and is lightweight.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Weight
great for it's price
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.great for it's price, can't really ask for more. very light, doesn't feel as premium but it's fine.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChungY, 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 4-20-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Price
Perfect!!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Banger for the price. If you use the camera outside of a studio setting, this is all you need. Don't be tempted to go for the 1.4 unless you like carrying heavy things and have lots of money. So pretty much a gigachad.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi abestbuycustomer, 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 Social Support)
- Pros mentioned:Price
One of the better Sony native lens that was made.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Unlike the F1.8/50 which was an okay lens, the 85mm was money. It is sharp and perfect lens for portraits in an affordable price. The G-master or Zeiss version is almost 1k more. You do get some electronic features on the upgraded one, but is it worth the money?
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Image quality
Sony 85M
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality lense. Produce extreme sharp images with AF and MF on the lense.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmarionE,
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 the quality of this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony.
For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360.
Regards,
Larry 6-15-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Price
my dreamed 85 mm lents
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In addition to being the lens I was looking for, I am really happy with best buy allowing to bundle up products to get better prices.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MariaD, Thank you for taking the time to review this lens. We're happy to hear this lens has exceeded your expectations and that you were able to get a great deal on your dream lens. Thank you again for sharing. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 10-03-23 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh
Sony FE 85mm 1.8
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This thing’s a beauty ! Paired with the A7III. The bokeh is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KVisionz,
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 7-19-2024
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Image quality
Excellent giant for good price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm very happy for this lens excellent for capture good portraits with clear images thanks to F/1.8 aperture lets you deliver incredibly clear images. Is very small and compact excellent for travel.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Image quality
Good enough
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only been a day, but for my use case am very pleased so far. I do miss the on lens buttons that the g and gm series have, but for the price and relative image quality and glad I went this direction.
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 pleased with your lens. Thank you for the review! - Glenn
Awesome glass
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow! love this Sony 85mm f1.8 It has become my go to lens. Been looking for my preferred lens for a long time I had many others. But this focal length is my style. Did a run n gun BD party for fun and was blown away by the quality of video. Outstanding Picture.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Low light performance
Fast and excellent performing lens
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great lens. Very clear and fast focusing. It is also good in low light because of it being an f/1.8.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Awool,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL85F18 lens. We're glad to know that you find our lens very fast and 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
12-11-2023
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Very nice 85mm !!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a very excellent 85mm. I won’t say it’s any better or worse than my old trusty Nikon 1.8 right in that ball park. I haven’t used it enough to really get into the gritty, but it’s a daily worker for me now.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello MisterBigDave,
Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're happy that the 85mm meets your expectations to be a daily worker. Your recommendation will help future customers with their decisions.
-Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Bokeh
Great lens for the price
|Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great lens for photos and videos. If you intend on taking any kind of photography or videography, its great for low light and bokeh.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AustinM,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in our SEL85F18 lens. We're glad to hear that the lens has been a hit and that it is producing excellent pictures and videos for you in any shooting situation. Your positive comments about its performance are truly appreciated.
If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle,
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Great lens!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great portrait lens. Paired with my Sony mirrorless I get fantastic pictures.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PaulDE, 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 4-27-2024 Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Image quality
Only lens I own.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The 85 mm is an awesome lens. I've been able to capture almost everything. It does not zoom nut takes tack sharp images. Currently its the only sony lens I own. It does the job and more, I recommen 100%.
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
Buy it.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best bang for your buck 85mm native Sony lens. Low-profile, sleeping dragon of a lens. AF is crazy quick in photo and video. Probably the best value ~$500 purchase I’ve made in my camera kit. It won’t disappoint. Period.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nsulli, 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
One of the Best Dollar/Worth
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just got these GM 1.4 85mm and I do miss this lens. For the price this is probs one of the best lens for under 1k
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SoyBenChulo,
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 one of the best lenses in its price range. 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