Is the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 worth it over the G Master?

For most portrait shooters, yes. It is much lighter and still delivers sharp images, though the G Master is faster, better built and weather sealed.

Does it work on APS-C Sony cameras?

Yes, it mounts on E-mount APS-C bodies, where it behaves like a 127.5mm lens. That makes it a tight portrait telephoto rather than a standard 85mm.

No. It relies on the camera body's stabilization, so pair it with a stabilized Sony body for handheld low-light work.

Autofocus is quiet and smooth, which helps. Focus breathing is visible, though, and there is no stabilization, so a gimbal or stabilized body helps.

The bundle pairs the lens with accessories; check the listed contents, since the lens alone ships with front and rear caps, a hood and a pouch.

It focuses to about 0.8 m, so it suits portraits and medium shots rather than close-up macro work.

At Adorama, for $648.00, as of our latest check.

$648.00at AdoramaChecked Nov 11

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