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Sony 85mm f/1.8 FE (SEL-85F18)

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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)
72х82 mm
Weight
371 g
Added to E-Catalog
february 2017
P/N
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 SEL-85F18 Portrait Lens Fixed Focal 85mm F18 Full Frame Suitable for

Fast telephoto lens ED glass compensates for aberrations Circular aperture with nine blades for beautiful blur effects, minimum focus distance 0.8 m Linear motor for precise, quiet focusing Box contents: SEL-85F18, cap: ALC-SH150, front lens cap: ALC-F67S, rear lens cap: ALC-R1EM
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SONY FE 85 mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens, Black

Lightweight and compact, the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens is a great lens for sharp portraits with a natural-looking bokeh. You get sharp corner-to-corner resolution thanks to an ED glass which helps minimize chromatic aberration. For portraits, you can take advantage of the 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh behind your subject... more. Reliable AF (autofocus) makes accurate subject tracking easier - especially important when working with the narrow depth of field available at the wide f/1.8 aperture. The motor system is precise and quiet which makes it great for filming as well.
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SONY FE 85 mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens 4548736058354

Ideal for portraiture Compatible with Sony E mount Aperture range: f/1.8 - f/22 SONY FE 85 mm f/1.8 Standard Prime Lens
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Sony Sony FE 85mm f1.8

Telephoto Lens / Lens Mount Sony E / Suitable for Sensor Type APS-C / Prime Lens / Lens Speed 1.8 / Focal Length 85 mm / Auto Focus / Filter Thread 67 mm
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A focal length of about 85 mm is considered a reference when it comes to portrait photography. When shooting at this value, it is possible to preserve the proportions and shapes of the model's face to the maximum. The most affordable portrait lens in Sony's full-frame mirrorless portfolio is the FE 85mm f/1.8.

Minimalism

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

Fast autofocus

The optical design of the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 is based on 9 elements united under the wing of 8 groups. Also inside the dust- and moisture-proof body of the “portrait” is a nimble autofocus motor, which accurately and without unnecessary noise catches the subject of shooting. The drive of the automatic focus system handles well with both leisurely portrait photography and highly dynamic scenes.

sharp picture

The lens “draws” a sharp picture in the centre of the frame already from the open aperture. In this case, chromatic aberrations may be noticeable on the image, which, nevertheless, are easily corrected in a photo editor at the post-production stage. Detailing reaches its maximum in the aperture range f / 2.5-4 — the picture with such settings literally “rings” with sharpness.

bokeh character

The 9-blade diaphragm structure allows you to get a round outline of objects in the blur zone. However, you can’t call bokeh perfect drawing with a lens — it turns out the model is slightly “twisted”. However, for a creative tool, which is the Sony FE 85mm f / 1.8, this nature of background blur is forgivable, since it allows you to expressively beat the scene being shot.

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