Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens (SEL85F18)

Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens (SEL85F18)

Overview: The Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens is a compact and lightweight prime lens designed for Sony's full-frame E-mount cameras, offering a versatile 85mm focal length that’s ideal for portraiture, events, and low-light photography. With an affordable price and high-quality optical performance, this lens provides an excellent balance between sharpness and beautiful bokeh, making it a great option for both amateur and professional photographers looking for a high-performing, budget-friendly portrait lens.

Key Features:

• 85mm Focal Length for Portraits: The 85mm focal length is perfect for portraiture, offering flattering perspective and subject isolation. It allows for natural-looking background compression and subject focus, making it a popular choice for headshots and other portrait work.

• Bright f/1.8 Aperture: The fast f/1.8 maximum aperture provides excellent low-light performance and allows for a shallow depth of field. This helps in achieving beautifully blurred backgrounds and making subjects stand out with smooth, defocused areas (bokeh).

• Compact and Lightweight Design: Weighing just 371g (13.1 oz), this lens is ideal for photographers on the go. Its compact size makes it easy to carry, ensuring a more convenient setup without sacrificing image quality.

• 9-Blade Circular Aperture: The rounded 9-blade diaphragm enhances the quality of the out-of-focus areas, producing smooth, creamy bokeh that separates the subject from the background with a pleasing, soft blur.

• High-Quality Optics: The lens incorporates Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements that minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, delivering sharp images with accurate color reproduction and high contrast.

• Fast and Quiet Autofocus: The lens uses a dual linear motor system for fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, making it well-suited for both stills and video. The silent operation is especially beneficial for capturing moments in quiet environments or during video shoots.

• Customizable Focus Hold Button: A focus hold button is included on the lens barrel, which can be customized to perform different functions such as eye autofocus or exposure lock, providing extra control over your shooting.

• AF/MF Switch: The dedicated AF/MF switch on the side of the lens allows for quick changes between autofocus and manual focus, giving photographers the flexibility to adjust focus modes without navigating through camera menus.

• Dust and Moisture Resistant: Although not fully weather-sealed, the lens is dust- and moisture-resistant, offering added durability when shooting outdoors or in less-than-ideal weather conditions.

Specifications:

• Focal Length: 85mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Mount: Sony E-mount
• Format Compatibility: Full-frame and APS-C (127.5mm equivalent on APS-C)
• Optical Design: 9 elements in 8 groups (including 1 ED element)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 2.62 feet (0.8 meters)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.13x
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Image Stabilization: No
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Dimensions: 3.07 x 3.23 inches (78 x 82 mm)
• Weight: 13.1 oz (371g)

Included in the Box:

• Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens (SEL85F18)
• Lens hood (ALC-SH150)
• Front lens cap (ALC-F67S)
• Rear lens cap (ALC-R1EM)
• Warranty information

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens offers an excellent balance between price, performance, and portability. It’s an ideal lens for photographers seeking a high-quality portrait lens without the cost and weight of Sony’s higher-end models. With its fast aperture, sharp optics, and pleasing bokeh, the lens is a solid choice for portraits, events, and low-light photography. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, this lens is a versatile tool in your kit.