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

Model:
SEL85F18/2
SKU:
6383109
Highly rated by customers for:
$649.99
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Comp. Value: $699.99
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 730 reviews

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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.

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  • Lightweight winner

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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 if you want a light weight one and it takes the quality of photos around 85% as good as the Sony 85mm f1.4 GM

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

      Hello Matt,
      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you're enjoying the lens.
      -Vincent (Sony Imaging Support) Sony_US

  • Sony - 85mm Telephoto Prime 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 resolution and fast. Perfect for portrait work.

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

      Hi Laura, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this lens for your portrait work. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 11-11-23 Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Amazing

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

    Amazing for portraits, and good with close pictures of nature!!

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

      Hello CesarP, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the quality of this amazing lens. Not only is it great for portraits, the sharpness makes it amazing for all sorts of genre of photography as well. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Lents for canon

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

    This item doesn’t work with my camera it doesn’t do autofocus

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Vick62,

      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.

      Thank you for your feedback on our SEL85F18 lens. We appreciate you rating us five stars despite that our lens is not compatible with your Canon camera. Just to set your expectation we can't guarantee the compatibility of our products with third party brand.

      If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.

      Rubychelle,

      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Amazing lens for the price.

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

    I love this lens. Great for portraits and landscape photography. Over $1,000 cheaper than the 85mm 1.4 for pretty much the same quality. Highly recommended

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi PN74, We are happy to hear that you love our FE 85mm f1.8 lens and its amazing value. It really is perfect for both portraits and landscape photography. 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Weight

    Great lens

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

    This is a very good lens for portraits and street photography. It is tack sharp and lightweight.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Weight

    Outstanding

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

    A very affordable lens. I was surprised how light weight it was while providing excellent images

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good portrait lens

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

    Kinda pricey & Bought this by mistake. Wasn’t exactly what I was looking for but I love it so I’m keeping it!!! Definitely my portrait lens.

    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 the mistake worked out. Thank you for the review. Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Price

    Incredible Lens for the Price

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

    This lens is awesome. f1.8 makes it perfect for portraits, and for the price you can’t beat it.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Lens @ low price.

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

    I didn't realize how clear the pictures are taken from this lens. specially the portraits are very sharp.

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

      Hello Harsha,
      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're happy that the lens meets your expectations.
      -Vincent (Sony Imaging Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Image quality

    Best lens for the price

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

    This lens is beautiful. The focusing is fast, accurate and bokeh for days. Crispy bacon sharpness.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 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.

    This is one awesome lens 1.8 has great depth of field. For the price and being a great lens you can not go wrong. I recommend it any time.

    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

  • Lens 85 mm

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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 one of the best to use for portrait pictures I think. I love this lens and wouldn’t trade it for anything else

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Roycejetson36, 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

  • My favorite portrait lens.

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

    This has become my favorite lens for the Sony A7iii. It never leaves my bag and usually remains on my camera. Great for portraits.

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

      Hi Sqweegy, 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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    good

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

    good price and good autofocus or manual focus... f/1.8 maximum aperture good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    Solid

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent lens for portraiture and low light situations. Works GREAT on my A7iii.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great lense !

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

    Great lense, the only thing is of course for far away. I use it to take dog photos.

    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 Social Support) Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Weight

    Amazing

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

    For the money, it's worth it. Very sharp. I love it. Small light weight and sharp..

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Debbie

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

    I’m so glad with this lense. I love the quality of photos,

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Debbie, 
       
      Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
       
       
      A good lens can make a significant difference in photography, enhancing image quality and allowing you to capture stunning moments effortlessly. We're delighted that your new lens has provided you with such a positive experience, making your photography journey enjoyable and rewarding. If you have any specific features or aspects of the lens that you particularly love, feel free to share them with us.
       
      Rubychelle,
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Amazing budget lens

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

    For the price this is one of the best portrait lens you can get. Highly recommend and a must have for anyone who is looking for a versatile lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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