Short description
Quick Overview
- E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- Double Linear AF Motor
- Focus Hold Button; AF/MF Switch
- Nine-Blade Circular Diaphragm
- Weather-Resistant Design
- Filter Size - 67mm (Front)
Product Description
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.
- The prime portrait-length lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used on APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
- Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for fine-tuned control over depth of field and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
- One extra-low dispersion element is featured in the optical design and helps to limit color fringing and chromatic aberrations for heightened image clarity and color accuracy.
- A double linear autofocus motor delivers smooth, precise, and near-silent focusing performance to benefit both stills and video applications.
- The focus hold button on the lens barrel can be used to hold the focusing position or can be set in-camera to control a variety of additional lens functions. Also, the lens has an AF/MF switch for tactile control over the focus mode.
- The rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
- Dust and moisture-resistant design for increased protection to the elements.
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 |
In The Box | Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens ALC-SH150 Lens Hood Sony ALC-F67S 67mm Front Lens Cap Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap Limited 1-Year Warranty |
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MFG Part# | SEL85F18/2 |
Condition | New |