Sony FE 85mm F1.8
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]
| Maker | Sony |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Sony E-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Linear autofocus |
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Image format | 35mm full-frame |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/1.8-22.0 |
| Close focus distance | 0.80 metres (2.6 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 1:8 (0.13x) |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  |
| Weather-sealing | |
| Lens-based stabilization |  |
| Aperture ring | |
| Application | Portrait, Low-Light |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 82 millimetres (3.2 in) |
| Diameter | 78 millimetres (3.1 in) |
| Weight | 371 grams (0.818 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 67mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | Barrel-type |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2017 |
| 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
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
The lens is one of Sony's sharpest offerings for their E-mount cameras, on par with the Zeiss Batis 1.8/85 lens in terms of overall image quality. The lens suffers from mild vignetting and almost no visible distortion or chromatic aberration.