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Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE
Lens type
fix
Main function
portrait
DxOMark rating
46
System
Sony
Mount
Sony E
Focal length
85 mm
Aperture value
f/1.8
Min. diaphragm
22
Minimum focus distance
0.8 m
Maximum zoom
0.13
Sensor size
full frame
Autofocus drive
stepper motor / linear /
Internal focus
Design (elements/groups)
9 elements in 8 groups
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Dustproof & waterproof
Filter diameter
67 mm
Dimensions (diameter/length)
72x82 mm
Weight
371 g
Added to E-Catalog
February 2017
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SEL-85F18

Excellent sharpness from an open aperture. 9 blade diaphragm. Nimble and tenacious autofocus. Programmable key on the side. Metal housing with dust and water protection.

A relatively affordable "portrait lens" for full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras preserves the proportions and shapes of the model's face to the maximum extent, and also allows you to get spectacular background blur thanks to the fast aperture of f / 1.8. For the shape of objects in the blur zone and, accordingly, the beauty of bokeh, the 9-blade diaphragm is responsible. The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is made in a minimalist style — the only controls on the lens body are the autofocus off lever and the autofocus lock button (you can assign other functions to it in the camera menu). There is no optical stabilizer in the arsenal of the model, however, it does not need it, because. All Sony mirrorless fullframes are equipped with a matrix image stabilization system. In the category of individual pluses, it is worth highlighting the dust and water protection of the lens, which allows you to use it in almost any situation.

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SONY FE 85 mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens, Black

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Sony Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens (SEL85F18) SEL85F18

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE lens is highly praised for its excellent sharpness and vibrant image quality, making it a favorite among portrait photographers. Users appreciate its fast and silent autofocus, which performs well even in dynamic scenes, and its compact and lightweight design that complements the mirrorless system. The lens features a metallic build with dust and water protection, adding to its durability. While it lacks image stabilization, the inclusion of a lens hood and a programmable button on the body are appreciated features. Overall, it offers a great price-to-quality ratio, with users noting its ability to produce beautiful, lively portraits with minimal chromatic aberrations.
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Waist portraits are perfect. Must take to the park.
25 February 2021 
Favorite glass with an a7c.
Great picture, vibrant. Fast AF. Silent. Metallic. CA is practically absent. Almost doesn't catch hares in backlight. A lens hood is available for that. Programmable button on the body.
Lack of stabilization.
Dmitry Reyuse Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE more than year
great model, love it
1 October 2018 
very good bokeh. Silent for video. There are no problems with focus. I use on Sony A7-3
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Sergey Onischenkouse Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE month or more
great model, love it
1 November 2019 
Compact, lightweight, bright, these are the characteristics that played a decisive role for me when purchasing this lens. At the time of purchase, its price was 39,990 rubles. This is the best price/quality ratio I found from Sony. Beautiful portraits, the image is very lively and rich. I shoot with the Sony A7III, the autofocus with this lens is very fast and it works with eye focus.
Fast autofocus
Good sharpness at wide aperture
Compact size
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Maksimuse Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE few months
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A focal length of about 85 mm is considered the standard when it comes to portrait photography. Shooting at this value allows you to maximize the proportions and shapes of the model's face. The most affordable portrait lens in Sony's full-frame mirrorless optics portfolio is the FE 85mm f/1.8 model.

Minimalism

The design of the model implements the concept of minimalism — the controls on the metal body of the lens include only a programmable button on the side and, of course, a wide manual focus ring. By default, the aforementioned button is used to lock focus; however, it can be reconfigured to your liking through the camera's menu.

Fast Autofocus

The optical scheme of the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 is based on 9 elements grouped under 8 groups. Additionally, within the dust- and moisture-resistant body of this "portrait lens" resides a fast autofocus motor that captures the subject quickly and quietly. The autofocus drive system handles both leisurely portrait photography and high-dynamic scenes well.

Sharp Image

The lens "draws" a sharp image in the center of the frame even with the aperture wide open. Chromatic aberrations may be noticeable in the image, but they are easily corrected in a photo editor during post-production. Maximum detail is achieved in the aperture range of f/2.5-4 — the image at these settings literally "sings" with sharpness.

Bokeh Character

The 9-blade diaphragm design allows for circular outlines of out-of-focus objects. However, the bokeh drawn by the lens cannot be called perfect — in this model, it appears slightly "swirled." Nonetheless, for a creative tool like the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8, such a character of background blur is forgivable since it allows for an expressive interpretation of the scene being photographed.