- Mid-range telephoto prime
- ED glass for chromatic aberration compensation
- Circular 9-blade aperture for beautiful defocus effect
- Linear motor for precise, quiet focusing
- Dust- and moisture-resistant
Suitable for APS-C and full-frame compact system cameras, the Sony FE 85mm f1.8 Prime Lens with FE-mount is a mid-telephoto prime with a wide f/1.8 aperture and 85mm fixed focal length. The ideal choice for portraiture, the lens features a 9-bladed aperture to deliver smooth bokeh, and a double linear motor system to ensure quiet focusing. The lens is also dust-and moisture-resistant and offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.8m.
Key Features: Sony 85mm f1.8 Prime Lens
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass reduces chromatic aberration
9-blade circular aperture
Double linear motor system for fast, precise AF
Snappy manual focus response
Customisable focus hold button
Portrait-perfect sharpness and bokeh
There's nothing like the sharpness and smooth bokeh of a well-designed mid-range telephoto prime lens for portraiture, and the SEL85F18 is a standout choice. It features a compact, lightweight design for mobility, with high-performance optics and a large F1.8 maximum aperture that deliver outstanding image quality. An excellent second lens for both full-frame and APS-C camera users.
Fine prime-lens performance
ED glass for chromatic aberration compensation, a 9-blade circular aperture, and carefully controlled spherical aberration contribute to superb sharpness and smooth bokeh.
Mobile and manageable for active shooting
A compact, lightweight (13.1 oz/371 g) design that is ideally matched to the a7 series offers a great blend of portability and high image quality for portraits, events, and more.
Quiet, precise focus drive
A double linear motor system directly drives the lens's focus mechanism without intervening gears for precise, quiet operation that is ideal for movies as well as stills.
Quality build, versatile features
A customizable focus hold button, a wide and responsive focus ring, dust and moisture-resistant design1, and other refinements add up to outstanding quality and versatility.