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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e85mm Focal Length for Portraits:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e85mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright f\/1.8 Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fast \u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.8 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Lightweight Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weighing just \u003cstrong\u003e371g (13.1 oz)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this lens is ideal for photographers on the go. 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The silent operation is especially beneficial for capturing moments in quiet environments or during video shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Focus Hold Button:\u003c\/strong\u003e A \u003cstrong\u003efocus hold button\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAF\/MF Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eAF\/MF switch\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust and Moisture Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Although not fully weather-sealed, the lens is \u003cstrong\u003edust- and moisture-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering added durability when shooting outdoors or in less-than-ideal weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/1.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e f\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens Mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sony E-mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-frame and APS-C (127.5mm equivalent on APS-C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 elements in 8 groups (including 1 ED element)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.62 feet (0.8 meters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiaphragm Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9, rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.07 x 3.23 inches (78 x 82 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.1 oz (371g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSony FE 85mm f\/1.8 Lens (SEL85F18)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens hood (ALC-SH150)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront lens cap (ALC-F67S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear lens cap (ALC-R1EM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSony FE 85mm f\/1.8 Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an excellent balance between price, performance, and portability. 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