An ideal portrait-length prime, the FE 85mm f/1.8 from Sony is a sleek short-telephoto lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits this lens’s use in low-light conditions and also affords extensive control over depth of field when working with selective focus techniques. The nine elements, eight groups lens construction includes one extra-low dispersion element to minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color accuracy. Benefitting the optical design is a simple, intuitive physical layout that incorporates a customizable focus hold button and a physical AF/MF switch. The double linear AF motor itself affords quick, quiet, and smooth focusing performance, and this motor also offers snappy manual focus performance for fine-tuned control. Finally, the lens is designed to be dust- and moisture-resistant for increased protection.

Sony FE 85mm F/1.8 Specifications

Focal Length    85mm

Maximum Aperture    f/1.8

Minimum Aperture    f/22

Lens Mount    Sony E

Format Compatibility    Full-Frame

Angle of View    29°

Minimum Focus Distance    2.62′ / 80 cm

Maximum Magnification    0.13x

Optical Design    9 Elements in 8 Groups

Diaphragm Blades    9, Rounded

Focus Type    Autofocus

Image Stabilization    None

Filter Size    67 mm (Front)

Dimensions (ø x L)    3.07 x 3.23″ / 78 x 82 mm

Weight    13.09 oz / 371 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight    1.25 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH)    4.7 x 4.4 x 3.8″