The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is a short telephoto full-frame prime lens for the Sony E-mount, released by Sony on February 7, 2017. [1]

Sony FE 85mm F1.8
MakerSony
Lens mount(s)Sony E-mount
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveLinear autofocus
Focal length85mm
Image format35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/1.8-22.0
Close focus distance0.80 metres (2.6 ft)
Max. magnification1:8 (0.13x)
Diaphragm blades9
Construction9 elements in 8 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideYes Yes
Weather-sealingYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Aperture ringNo No
ApplicationPortrait, Low-Light
Physical
Max. length82 millimetres (3.2 in)
Diameter78 millimetres (3.1 in)
Weight371 grams (0.818 lb)
Filter diameter67mm
Accessories
Lens hoodBarrel-type
History
Introduction2017
Retail info
MSRP$599 USD

The lens is one of Sony's first native lens offerings for the 85mm focal length. Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 127.5mm.

Build quality

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The lens features a weather resistant plastic exterior over plastic internals. It showcases recessed front lens element, focusing ring, and a matte black finish. On the side of the lens is a programmable focus-hold button.

Image quality

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The lens is one of Sony's sharpest offerings for their E-mount cameras. The lens suffers from mild vignetting and almost no visible distortion or chromatic aberration.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony FE 85mm F1.8: Digital Photography Review". Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2017-06-19.