Sony SEL85F18 85mm F/1.8-22 Medium-Telephoto Fixed Prime Camera Lens, Black
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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,Minimum Focus Distance:2.63 feet (0.8 m)
- 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 apps C cameras. The 9-blade fast F1.8 aperture delivers beautiful background defocusing effects while the dust and moisture resistant design offers robust reliability. What's In The Box: Hood (model): ALC-SH150, Lens front cap: ALC-F67S, Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM.
Brand: Sony
Focal Length Description: 85 mm
Lens Type: Telephoto
Compatible Mountings: Sony E
Camera Lens Description: 9
Focal Length Description: 85 mm
Lens: Telephoto
Compatible Camera Mount: Sony E
Maximum Focal Length: 85
Minimum Focal Length: 0.8
Lens Design: Prime
Focus Type: Auto Focus
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 8.5 centimeters
Lens Coating Description: Nano AR Coating
Zoom Ratio: 106.251
Image stabilization: No
Real Angle Of View: 29 degrees
Maximum Aperture: 1.8 f_stop
Minimum Aperture: 22
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Compatible Camera Models: Sony E-mount cameras
Photo Filter Size: 6.7 centimeters
Lens Mount: Sony E
Lens Color: Black
Screen Size: 8.5 centimeters
Color: Black
Compatible Devices: Camera
Exposure Control Type: Automatic
Light Sensitivity: High light sensitivity
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/8000 seconds
Media Type: ProductImage, EnhancedContent
Shooting Modes: AF, MF
Viewfinder Type: Electronic viewfinder
Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
Brand: Sony
Camera Lens: 9
Model Name: SEL85F18
Number of Packs: 1
UPC: 027242906105 716053675651
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer Part Number: SEL85F18
Global Trade Identification Number: 05
Unit Count: 1 Count
Built-In Media: Lens
Item Weight: 12.96 ounces
Manufacturer: Sony
Warranty Description: manufacture
Model Number: SEL85F18
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Top Amazon Reviews
Style: Lens Only
I have read people write this is an awesome lens for the price. This is true, but it's an awesome lens period, even if it was priced much higher. I actually don't understand why Sony is pricing it so low. It produces fantastic images, has fast autofocus, is small, light, f1.8, and has a programmable focus hold button that the $999 Sony 55mm f1.8 doesn't even come with. This has quickly become my number one lens for my Sony A7III. I tend to gravitate toward the more telephoto side of things and this lens fits my style so perfectly. It is hard to imagine anyone who is going with primes as opposed to zooms for their E mount Sony system not to include this lens as part of their kit. Sure there is the f1.4 GM lens, but it's 3x the price and even if you're rich that thing weighs 3lbs!!! 3lbs??? Now don't get me wrong, I'm sure it is an amazing lens. I'm sure it takes better quality images than this one, and of course it's f1.4 which is the real draw to that one, but do you really want to lug around an extra almost 2lbs? Well I'm sure some people do, and some people have to as photography is their living. If you can live with f1.8, which is wonderfully wide as it is you'll have a much more pleasant time with a lens that is almost 2lbs lighter and you can use the extra $1000 toward a nice vacation, or an additional lens (the 55mm f1.8 is basically free with the money you saved and it only weighs an extra 1/2 lb. Two lens for about half the weight of the single 85mm f1.4. I'll be honest, I do lust after the 85mm f1.4, but I know I'd regret carrying around all of that extra weight. A big selling point of the Sony A7III is the size and weight. Adding that giant 85mm f1.4 to it just seems to defeat a lot of the purpose of this system. In conclusion, buy this lens. I don't believe there is a better deal in photography right now than this quality lens at it's current price. Maybe the A7III itself is as good a deal as this lens, but this thing is selling for $548 at the time of writing this review. They even put it on sale for $50 off list. I have no idea why, but it makes me love Sony even more. If anyone is still reading or interested I'm a long time Canon user. 15+ years with Canon. I sold it all and moved to Sony last month. I still have affection for Canon, but I'm a very happy mirrorless convert and this Sony stuff is just incredible and I have no regrets.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018 by Robert
Style: Lens Only
Though just an aspiring Sony Artisan (wink), I love photography and the thrill I’ve had utilizing this lens with my a6000. This review is my personal opinion based on my experience using this lens for about 6 months now. I purchased it after reading through a lot of reviews to understand what this lens can deliver in terms of the scope of what I’m after: a riveting 85mm portrait lens that can also be pushed for beauty photography. I'm satisfied with its performance. The A6000 has been my primary camera for nearly 3 years. In terms of lenses, the only other that has given me almost as much gratification in terms of portraits as this one, is the Sony E 50mm F/1.8 OSS. Besides tech specs you’ll undoubtedly find in other reviews, I chose this because of my love for the effects it provides that I'll outline below. Weight and Feel: This 85mm packs a powerful focus range and the ability to fit your entire subject and surrounding scene in the frame — yet it’s still relatively light and non-obtrusive on my a6000. Buttery Bokeh or Crisp Dimension: Being a portrait photographer and content creator (@tigstudios on Instagram) there are many times where I’ll want to shift styles quickly for the same subject. This lens easily adapts to let the subject fill the frame with creamy smoothness even in tack-sharp focus. It can just as quickly fill out very round bokeh effects in the background that let your subject pop when you’d like to frame the surrounding and still punch up your subject right in-camera before you’ve ever culled to edit. Its compression is flattering to the subject while still letting me work relatively close to them or pulled back for more of a scene. The benefit of this 85mm prime is its beautiful wider aperture, which paired with the a6000 is a killer combo for even low light situations. (*Surf shot is straight out of the camera.) It’s also sharper and lighter than my zoom. So far I have no cons. After 6 months of enjoying it I feel like I’m just getting started seeing what it can do. Happy shooting!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020 by Tig
Style: Lens Only
Wonderful lens. Crisp, fast and looks beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2026 by Tim J
Style: Lens Only
The Sony 85mm f/1.8 is a standout lens that earns its reputation well beyond its price point. Image quality is excellent. Sharp, high-contrast, and capable of smooth, symmetrical bokeh that flatters portrait subjects without requiring heavy post-processing and minimal noise. Autofocus is fast and reliable, making it a practical choice for moving subjects, events, and low-light situations where a manual-only lens would fall short. The f/1.8 aperture allows for significantly lower ISO and faster shutter speeds compared to kit or zoom lenses, and built-in stabilization adds further versatility, though compatibility varies by camera body. It performs well on both full-frame and APS-C bodies, effectively functioning as a ~127mm equivalent on crop sensor cameras like the a6000 or a6500. For those weighing it against alternatives, the value case is straightforward. The next step up, the 85mm f/1.4 GM, costs roughly three times as much and adds significant weight, which undermines much of the appeal of Sony's compact mirrorless system. Manual-only third-party primes offer comparable glass quality at lower prices but sacrifice autofocus and in-camera communication, which matters in real shooting situations. Among autofocus 85mm options for Sony E-mount, this lens sits at a price point that should be within the budget for most Sony camera fans. One minor ergonomic note is that on smaller bodies like the a6400, the lens-to-grip clearance can be tight for larger hands. Otherwise, build quality is solid and handling is comfortable. A highly recommended prime for portrait work, events, and general telephoto use.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026 by jesserme
Style: Lens Only
First my wife and I had tried a Rokinon prime 85mm F1.4 e-mount lens which had nice quality glass and the pictures were sharp however it's exclusively manual, the camera has to be put in without lens mode to take a picture and the camera has no idea what settings the lenses actually on. So we returned it and bought this lens My wife and I are avid photographers, though not professional. We're running this lens on a Sony α6000, which is an APS-C sensor so this full-frame 85mm actually functions like a 120mm or something around there. the reason we got a full frame lens with so that when we upgrade in the future to a full frame camera we will still be able to utilize the lenses. The lens has auto focus, built-in stabilization (only usable with most Sony cameras, not all e-mount cameras), and some other features. The 67 mm lens is a good size and let's in ample light especially with an aperture of 1.8. The glass is very good quality pictures are sharp and the bokeh is smooth and symmetrical. If you're planning on taking pictures of subjects that are moving at any point in time having something where you can use continuous autofocus and stabilization, like this lens had, is absolutely worth the additional price you pay over other manual-only prime lenses. I've attached some photos so you can see the quality of the lens, there's a variety of dog photos and people photos both stills and in-action. We've only had it for a short time so I cannot speak to the long-term durability of it however the lens feels very sturdy and all the components feel tight, snug, and smooth. Sony definitely did a good job on this lens. Being able to lower the aperture 1.8 really does wonders for taking pictures in low-light scenarios, being able to keep your shutter speed fast and your ISO low compared to most standard lenses where their aperture only goes to 3.5 or 4.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018 by RK
Style: Lens Only
I shoot mainly portraits. Prior to buying this 85mm (127.5 on 35mm) I had been using a Sigma 56mm f1.4 and a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8. The 70-200 f2.8 was a Sony A Mount lens with an adapter for use on my Sony a6500 E Mount camera body. Unfortunately the 70-200 does not focus well on the E Mount cameras so I'm selling it. That leaves a gap in my lens line. This 85mm is intended to fill that gap. Of course I will no longer have the reach of a 70-200 but it seems I have no choice, at least not in my price range. So I found myself doing some research to see what was available and see that there are about 6 different 85mm lenses for Sony FF E Mount on the market. Three of them are well over $1,000 so too expensive for me. One was less expensive than this Sony SEL85F18 and I rejected it after learning of some potential weaknesses. The bottom line is I could buy slightly better lenses but for quite a bit higher price. Many reviewers said the actual differences between this Sony lens and the more expensive brands were not worth the 2x or 3x the price. In fact most of the reviews suggested that not only is the Sony version less expensive than most, it also is a pretty worthy competitor. Pretty much all reviews said the Sony 85 is sharp. There was often mentioned chromatic aberration when wide open, but that could be corrected in post. It was certainly refreshing to find a less expensive offering with qualities that were higher than the price would suggest. So I ordered one. Today it arrived and I immediately put it on my a6500 and took about 100 shots. Some of my son in his karate class, some outside in the night sky. All of the pictures came out sharp and I was very pleased with the contrast and color. The Sigma 56mm f1.4 I've been using is a very good lens. It appears that this Sony 85mm f1.8 is also a very good lens. I intend to use it for events like weddings or church events, and for family portraits. I have only one gripe. I have a Sony a6500 body, and a Sony a6400 body. This lens, on the a6500, has room for my fingers between the camera grip and the lens. However on the a6400 that gap is just a bit smaller and my fingers do not fit so well. It's not a deal killer for me, but if you have fat fingers (mine are average) you may want to try the lens before buying it to see if it fits your hand. I highly recommend this lens.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020 by J. Donaldson
Style: Lens Only
Review below Pros & Cons. Pros - Decent price point Near silent focusing Solid build (feels sturdy/solid) Great image quality, great for portrait work with it's depth of field abilities. Sharp, fast focus Awesome low light performance + shadow recovery Cons - Lens is pretty big. It does look more "professional"(than 28-70mm), but might be a little bulky for walking around all day with. NOT stabilized. No OSS in the lens. Wasn't a deal breaker for me, and I haven't noticed any unwanted motion blur yet, even in very low light. Not really a con, (should be expected), but I feel it might be worth mentioning - This lens is fixed at 85mm, which is a flattering focal length for people's faces, but it's not going to allow you much flexibility. Won't ever effect you if you're shooting outside or in a place where you can take a few steps back from your subject. But I could see it becoming an issue trying to shoot in a tight space. This lens will definitely not work well for something like indoor real estate photography, which isn't it's intended use anyway. This shouldn't surprise anyone, but this is my first prime lens and it takes a little time to get used to. Overall review - I wanted a prime lens, specifically to do portraits and low light photography with. Was looking for something I could get nice soft out of focus backgrounds, smooth bokeh, and sharp focus on my subject. I've been nothing but impressed with this lens's performance so far. If you want a lens around this focal length, and the Batis and G Master are out of your price range, this will be your best option. Bought this as my first prime/fixed focal length lens for my Sony a7. Only been able to shoot with it a few times so far, but right away I was impressed with the sharpness and image quality. The other two lenses I own are the 28-70 kit lens that comes with the a7, and the 35mm macro lens. The 85mm f/1.8 is noticeably sharper throughout the frame than the 28-70. The 85mm allows you to blur backgrounds to a nice smooth, creamy out of focus. Great bokeh, pretty smooth and round. I did see that sometimes the bokeh will look more football shaped than round, but I've been able to capture perfectly circle bokehs as well. One of the main reasons I got this lens was for the f/1.8. The 28-70 is f/3.5, which really didn't allow me to do the style of low light photography I wanted to do. I've shot around/after sunset with the 85mm 3 times now, and the performance is great. I use Adobe Lightroom to edit, and I've been really impressed with the shadow recovery with the 85mm lens. I was able to expose to the darkening sky after sunset, with my subject almost completely black, and still recover that subject in post by bringing up the shadows. I might upload some before/after images as examples if I get around to it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017 by Dave
Style: Lens Only
Very sharp lens. The focus by wire is much better here than with other Sony lenses. I think the MF/AF implementation and follow focus buttons might be a requirement for any future lenses I buy--very useful, and this lens is functionally way more useful than my Zeiss 55. It's also 'faster' to interface with my A7III; the AWB on my Zeiss 55 took a couple of seconds to figure out what to correct for. From what I've seen, the Zeiss Batis isn't much sharper and has less functionality (but it has OSS), and the 1.4 GM is a professional lens that costs 3x as much. This is an awesome lens for the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018 by Hamza Hasan