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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:
$699.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 730 reviews

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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.

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  • Great lense for portraits

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

    great lense, fast focus with very sharp images and good price

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Budget lens

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

    Value per dollar of this lens is insane. My new favorite lens

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Sharp

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

    Very sharp lenses. Very light and takes beautiful picture.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for sony a73. Great lens to have in your kit

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it!

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

    Love this lens. High quality photos and great for portraits!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it!

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

    Great lens for portrait photography on the Sony camera!

    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!

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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.

    Takes phenomenal photos, autofocus is very fast!

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

    Use this for portraits works fantastic. Camera I use is a Sony A6000

    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 for price

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

    Awesome product!!!! Great quality for price...!!!

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

    Paired this up with my A6000 for portraits performs great!!!

    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 for a 17 year old

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

    My son has also upgraded this with his new camera.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Buy

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

    Purchased this for my husband. He could not be happier!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Must have lens

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

    Very sharp image for its price.. worth all the penny!

    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

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

    This is a great lens and gives more expensive sony lenses a run for their money. Have used it for almost a year and it almost never comes off the camera for portraits.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • CAMERA ACCESSORY

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

    I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY NEW SONY A7 ii CAMERA. AND SO FAR I HAVE HAD NO ISSUES. NOW I JUST NEED TO GO OUT THERE AND CAPTURE THE WORLD.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great prime

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

    Fast to focus even in low light. Great for indoor photos. Would have preferred the 50 with this focusing system.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great addition for the camera bag

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

    Great lense for landscape photography and with an optional fisheye adapter, you add new dimension to your shot.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • I brought it back

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

    I tried it for a little while but i think it would be better to get a 1.2 or 1.4

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lens

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

    First lens I’ve bought. Great lens love the focal length

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for a Photo and Video

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

    This a great lens for portraits and interview shots for videography

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
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