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Features
- Wide F1.8 maximum aperture enables beautiful defocusing effects
- 9-Blade circular aperture creates beautiful round defocused bokeh
- ED glass element for corner-to-corner sharpness
- Double Linear motor system for fast, quiet and precise focusing. The maximum magnification ratio is 0.13 and the angle of view is 29 degree
- Direct control w/ customizable focus hold button and AF/MF switch.35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C):127.5
Description
Capture beautiful portraits with this affordable 85mm F1. 8 full-frame e-mount mid-telephoto prime lens. This compact, lightweight lens is ideal for both full-frame and APs C cameras. The 9-blade fast F1. 8 aperture delivers beautiful background Defocus effects while the dust and moisture resistant design offers robust reliability.
Brand: Sony
Focal Length Description: 85mm
Lens Type: Telephoto
Compatible Mountings: Sony E
Camera Lens Description: 9
Product Dimensions: 4.49 x 3.82 x 4.49 inches
Item Weight: 10.4 ounces
Item model number: SEL85F18/2
Date First Available: September 3, 2019
Manufacturer: SONY
Country of Origin: Vietnam
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Top Amazon Reviews
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Shot my first studio session and I am so glad I added this lens. It's the perfect size not too bulky, perfect for portraits - takes amazingly sharp photos and so easy to switch off my Sony A7III. It got superior reviews over the GM version and I can see why - it did not disappoint.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025 by JennyG
Style: w/ SEL85F18/2
Pros: Fast auto-focus, beautiful images out off the camera, sharp even at F1.8, nice build quality, good value for money Cons: Minimal focus distance What this lens is good at: portrait photography. And it's darn good at that. 85mm is the ideal focal length for portraits. It can a bit tight for indoor use on a APC camera. But on a full-frame camera (like a Sony A7 or A9) its fine. Even at F1.8, the images are sharp and bokeh is nice. At 85mm, it's not wide enough for landscape photography. But I used it during a hike and captured some nice photos. What this lens is not good at: macro photography. I wish it had a better minimal focus distance. That would have made this a killer lens. But it's not a deal breaker. I love shooting on prime lenses. A wide angle prime to capture landscapes and a medium telephoto prime for portrait photography. I settled on the Sony 20mm F1.8 for the wide angle prime. And this 85mm F1.8 for the portrait. I love it so far.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2020 by rarereviever rarereviever
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This is an AMAZING prime lens. Looks so simple, and yet is a fantastic lens for portraits, walk-around, low light, and bokeh. As others have said, I was not expecting such perfection at the price Sony put on it. It simply performs exceedingly well and produces razor-sharp images on my a7 IV. Weather-resistant with a customizable focus hold button, and lightweight for perfect mobility! The 67mm filter diameter is great due to that size being heavily used by many other lenses. Very good build quality and again...as sharp as GM lenses that cost 3-4 times as much! I couldn't be more pleased with this awesome Prime Lens. It easily and unequivocally earns a strong FIVE STAR rating from me, along with my honest and hearty recommendation. This is a lens you NEED to have in your bag! SUPERB for video and vlogging as well! *If you found my review helpful to you, PLEASE let Amazon know by clicking the "HELPFUL" button below!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2022 by Frank E. Trinkle
Style: w/ SEL85F18/2
One word: FUN! Everytime I pull this out I feel very comfortable with the handling, ease of use, quality of pictures and range. The size isn't too big or heavy. Good bokeh IMO. I'm a beginner but I truly enjoy this lens! Photo below is with Sony A6400 and no filter.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025 by Zach Kuhns Zach Kuhns
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Under $600 and it's sharp, small, lightweight, and still made of metal. Bokeh is pretty good too.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024 by Chris Warkocki
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The pictures are sharp when the camera settings are right
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024 by Mahesh
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I've had this lens for almost 4 straight years and it was a great lens for the price. Sharp, clean images, although it does have a lot of chromatic aberration especially wide open at f1.8. After several years of owning it and using it often, it recently stopped responding with both of my cameras (A6000 and the A7iv). 2 problems- The focus motor stopped working, can only be used in manual focus, and yes I double checked my camera settings and the AF switch on the lens itself. The second problem is the aperture control no longer works, this lens is now inoperable for me. It was one of my favorite lenses and I'm a bit sad that it has finally died. I'll either try to repair this myself, or buy a different lens that has a manual aperture ring, so I won't have to deal with this again. I'm still giving it 4 stars because it worked flawlessly up until recently, and at this price point, I guess that's fair.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025 by R91tx
Style: w/ SEL85F18/2
Excellent quality. Low light applications. Very pleasing Bokeh. Light-weight, compact, and perfect for portrait photography. I can't believe that this lens sells for this low price. This lens is even great for landscape photography. I saw many YouTube reviews on this lens I did not find one negative review. I'm glad that I purchased this lens. The focus is virtually silent and very fast. This lens is a keeper.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021 by Jay