Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 lens

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 f/1.8 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 (371g) design that is ideally matched to the α7 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 design, and other refinements add up to outstanding quality and versatility.

Technical data
Format compatibility	Sony ɑ crop frame mirrorless cameras / Sony ɑ full frame mirrorless cameras
Lens mount	Sony E
Zoom / fix	Prime lens
Lens type	Telephoto
Special designs	Portrait lens
Focal length	85 mm
Maximum aperture	f/1.8
Minimum aperture	f/22
Optical construction	9 elements in 8 groups
Focusing	Manual focus / Autofocus
AF motor	Linear motor
Image stabiliser	None
Minimum focus distance	80 cm
No. of diaphragm blades	9
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.13×
General
Diameter	78 mm
Length	82 mm
Weight	371 g
Filter thread	67 mm
Weather sealing	Weather- and dustproof
Package contents	Lens / Front lens cap / Rear lens cap / Lens hood

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