Ideally suited for portraiture, the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 offers the perfect blend of mobility and optical excellence. This mid-telephoto prime lens is designed to deliver sharpness from edge to edge, even when shooting wide open. It features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element that compensates for chromatic aberration, ensuring images are free from color fringing. The wide f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for rigorous control over depth of field, enabling photographers to isolate subjects against a smooth, beautifully defocused background (bokeh), enhanced by a 9-blade circular aperture mechanism.
Functionality is a step above standard entry-level primes. The lens utilizes a double linear motor system to drive the focus mechanism, resulting in autofocus that is fast, precise, and virtually silent—a critical feature for videographers and wedding photographers who cannot afford mechanical noise. The exterior features a customizable Focus Hold button, which can be assigned various functions via the camera menu (such as Eye AF), and a dedicated AF/MF switch for tactile control. The lens is also sealed to be dust and moisture-resistant, providing reliability in outdoor shooting environments.
Technical Specifications:
- Focal Length: 85mm (Full Frame)
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
- Lens Mount: Sony E-Mount
- Minimum Focus Distance:8m
- Filter Diameter: 67mm
- Focus Motor: Double Linear Motor
- Aperture Blades: 9 (Circular)
- Dimensions: 78 x 82 mm
- Weight: 371g
