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Sony SEL85F18 85mm F/1.8-22 Medium-Telephoto Fixed Prime Camera Lens, Black

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Brand Sony
Focal Length Description 85mm
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Sony E
Camera Lens Description 9

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  • 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
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Auto focus
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For portrait photography
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Picture quality
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3.8
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lens type
Telephoto
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Telephoto
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compatible mountings
Sony E
ALC-SH150
Sony E
Sony E
ALC-SH150
lens design
Prime
Prime
Prime
Prime
Prime
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focus type
Auto/Manual
Auto Focus
Auto/Manual
Auto/Manual
Auto Focus
Auto Focus
minimum focal length
85 millimeters
35 millimeters
62 months
max focal length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
35 millimeters
fixed focal length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
35 millimeters
85 millimeters
62 millimeters

From the manufacturer

Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Sony Alpha Full-frame E-mount Fast Prime Lens

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. (camera body shown sold separately)

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Features

focus hold button

Quality build, versatile features

A customizable focus hold button, a wide and responsive focus ring, dust and moisture-resistant design2, and other refinements add up to outstanding quality and versatility.

compact

Mobile and manageable for active shooting

A compact, lightweight (13.1 oz/371 g) design that is ideally matched to the α7 series offers a great blend of portability and high image quality for portraits, events, and more.

Features

ED glass

ED glass

Reduces chromatic aberration and provides superior contrast across the entire image, resulting in corner-to-corner sharpness.

bokeh

Circular 9-blade aperture

Maximizes the beauty captured by this large-aperture prime-lens, the subject stands out against a smoothly defocused background.

dust moisture

Dust and moisture resistant

Makes this lens appropriate for heavy-duty outdoor use, especially when combined with a camera that employs weather resistant measures. 2

portrait

Large F1.8 maximum aperture

The 85mm focal length is a perfect choice for portrait photography. The large aperture allows for low-light or dimly lit shooting scenarios.

Recommended cameras

a7RIII

ILCE-7RM3

a7III

ILCE-7M3

a9

ILCE-9

a7RII

ILCE-7RM2

a7II

ILCE-7M2

a6500

ILCE-6500

Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
545
4.7 out of 5 stars
1,357
4.4 out of 5 stars
86
4.6 out of 5 stars
548
4.5 out of 5 stars
1,023
4.5 out of 5 stars
288
Product Name
a7R II 35mm with autofocus a7 III with 35mm image sensor a9 with 35mm stacked CMOS a7R II with 35mm image sensor a7 II E-mount 35mm camera a6500 Premium APS-C camera
Lens compatibility
Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses Sony E-mount lenses
Sensor type
35mm full frame Exmor R CMOS 35mm full frame Exmor R CMOS 35mm full frame Exmor R CMOS 35mm full frame Exmor R CMOS 35mm full frame Exmor R CMOS APS-C type Exmor CMOS
Megapixels
Approx. 42.4 megapixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels Approx. 42.4 megapixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Weight
Approx. 657 g / 1 lb. 7.2 oz Approx. 650 g / 1 lb. 7.0 oz Approx. 588 g / 1 lb. 4.7 oz. Approx. 1 lb. 4.53 oz. Approx. 1 lb. 3.61 oz. Approx. 453 g / 1 lb.

Compatible models / Footnotes & Legal

ILCE-6600/ILCE-6100/ILCE-7RM4/ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400L/ILCE-6400M/ILCE-7M3/ILCE-7M3K/ILCE-7RM3/ILCE-9/ILCE-6500/ILCE-6500M/ILCE-6300/ILCE-6300L/ILCE-6300M/ILCE-7SM2/ILCE-7RM2/ILCE-5100/ILCE-5100L/ILCE-5100Y/ILCE-7M2/ILCE-7M2K/ILCE-7S/ILCE-6000/ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y/ILCE-3500J/ILCE-5000L/ILCE-5000Y/ILCE-3000K/ILCE-7/ILCE-7K/ILCE-7R/NEX-5T/NEX-5TL/NEX-3NL/NEX-5R/NEX-6/NEX-F3K/NEX-5N/NEX-5NK/NEX-7/NEX-7K/NEX-C3K/NEX-3A/NEX-5A

Depending on the model, the operation may be restricted or additional accessory products may be required. Please refer to manufacturer site for details.

Footnotes:

2 Not guaranteed to be 100% dust- and moisture-proof.

3 This product is also known as SEL85F18

2020 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony and the Sony logo are marks of Sony Corporation. All other marks are marks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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    Product 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.

    Customer reviews

    4.8 out of 5 stars
    4.8 out of 5
    755 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, picture quality, and focus of the camera lens. For example, they say it's a great product, it produces razor-sharp images, and the autofocus is very responsive. Customers are also impresseded with the weight, saying it'll make carrying around a breeze.

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    29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it's a superb, excellent, and gorgeous lens. The lens is built with high-quality metal and plastic, and is solid. The focus throw is smooth and the autofocus is very responsive. It's fast and delivers amazing and flattering images. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "Excellent quality. Low light applications. Very pleasing Bokeh. Light-weight, compact, and perfect for portrait photography...." Read more

    "...-focus, beautiful images out off the camera, sharp even at F1.8, nice build quality, good value for money..." Read more

    "This is an AMAZING prime lens. Looks so simple, and yet is a fantastic lens for portraits, walk-around, low light, and bokeh...." Read more

    "...is in focus is very sharp looking, a little hard to describe but it's all very good. Color grades very similar to my Sony GM lenses...." Read more

    26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the lens. They mention that it produces razor-sharp images, is bright, and captures some great portraits. Some say that the image quality is exactly the same and that the portraits came out flawless. They are also impresseded with the sharpness and clarity of the product.

    "...Very pleasing Bokeh. Light-weight, compact, and perfect for portrait photography. I can't believe that this lens sells for this low price...." Read more

    "Pros: Fast auto-focus, beautiful images out off the camera, sharp even at F1.8, nice build quality, good value for money..." Read more

    "This is an AMAZING prime lens. Looks so simple, and yet is a fantastic lens for portraits, walk-around, low light, and bokeh...." Read more

    "...The bokeh has a unique characteristic to it that almost ads a nice film grain look to it but whatever is in focus is very sharp looking, a little..." Read more

    19 customers mention16 positive3 negative

    Customers like the focus of the camera lens. They say it has a smooth focus throw and the autofocus is very responsive. Some mention that the focus is amazing and the AF button is great for keeping focus while adjusting composition. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of this lens.

    "...The focus is virtually silent and very fast. This lens is a keeper." Read more

    "Pros: Fast auto-focus, beautiful images out off the camera, sharp even at F1.8, nice build quality, good value for money..." Read more

    "...Autofocus - very quick autofocus for video, I've used it on music video shoots where the musicians are moving fast as well as am I and on the a7s..." Read more

    "...-Lightweight.-Fast auto-focus-Price. This lens has to be the best value on the market.Cons:-I cannot think of any...." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it is a solid lens for the money and one of the best budget portrait primes for the E-mount system.

    "...I can't believe that this lens sells for this low price. This lens is even great for landscape photography...." Read more

    "...out off the camera, sharp even at F1.8, nice build quality, good value for moneyCons: Minimal focus distance..." Read more

    "What a beautiful, lightweight, sharp, and relatively inexpensive lens. This is pretty much my go to for all street and portrait photography" Read more

    "...-Fast auto-focus-Price. This lens has to be the best value on the market.Cons:-I cannot think of any...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers like the weight of the lens. They say it's light, great for any type of photography, and not as heavy as sigma lenses.

    "Excellent quality. Low light applications. Very pleasing Bokeh. Light-weight, compact, and perfect for portrait photography...." Read more

    "...-resistant with a customizable focus hold button, and lightweight for perfect mobility!..." Read more

    "...The Lens is light, and I definitely would not take it into a rainstorm, but I wouldn't take any of my lenses into a rainstorm, but I'm confident it..." Read more

    "What a beautiful, lightweight, sharp, and relatively inexpensive lens. This is pretty much my go to for all street and portrait photography" Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the light of the camera lens. They mention it has amazing low light capabilities, is sharp, and bright. Some say that it does well in night and daytime shots.

    "Excellent quality. Low light applications. Very pleasing Bokeh. Light-weight, compact, and perfect for portrait photography...." Read more

    "...The auto focus is fast. Great in low light. Images are sharp and great detail." Read more

    "...Delivered on time, in great shape and so far does well in night and daytime shots." Read more

    "...The background is perfectly faded.Amazing low light capabilities...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the compactness of the camera lens. They mention that it is light weight, perfect for portrait photography, and fits everything. Customers also appreciate the 67mm filter diameter, which is heavily used by many other photographers.

    "...Low light applications. Very pleasing Bokeh. Light-weight, compact, and perfect for portrait photography...." Read more

    "...The 67mm filter diameter is great due to that size being heavily used by many other lenses...." Read more

    "Perfect fit everything..." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the lens. They mention that the AF is smooth and fast, and the focus is virtually silent.

    "...I'm glad that I purchased this lens. The focus is virtually silent and very fast. This lens is a keeper." Read more

    "...This lens is great. AF smooth and fast - not too noisy. I only use AF when shooting my dogs, 'cause... squirrel!..." Read more

    "Just love the bokeh of this thing. Not as heavy as sigma lenses and it is quiet. No issues with focusing...." Read more

    Excellent portrait lens
    5 Stars
    Excellent portrait lens
    Pros: Fast auto-focus, beautiful images out off the camera, sharp even at F1.8, nice build quality, good value for moneyCons: Minimal focus distanceWhat 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
    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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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Glass!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Glass!!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2023
    Extraordinary lens, hands down the best in terms of colour, sharpness and versatility. Do not hesitate, a killer lens for your bag! Cole, Whistler, B.C.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The lens is excelent, very sharp.
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