The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is a short-telephoto prime lens for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. Its 85mm focal length suits portraits and events. The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows fine control over depth of field and helps in difficult lighting.
The optical design has 9 elements in 8 groups, including one extra-low dispersion element. A 9-blade circular aperture produces round defocused bokeh.
A double linear motor drives internal focusing for smooth, precise, near-silent autofocus in stills and video. The lens barrel has an AF/MF switch and a focus hold button. The focus hold button can also be set in-camera to control other lens functions. The lens is dust and moisture resistant.
- Mount
- Full-frame E-mount (35mm image circle)
- Type
- Telephoto prime
- Focal length
- 85mm (127.5mm APS-C equivalent)
- Aperture
- f/1.8 maximum, f/22 minimum
- Diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Lens construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups, including 1 ED element
- Angle of view
- 29 degrees diagonal
- Focus
- Internal, double linear motor; AF/MF switch; focus hold button
- Closest focus
- 0.8 m / 2.63 ft
- Magnification
- 0.13x / 1:7.7
- Filter size
- 67mm
- Front element
- Does not rotate
- Dimensions
- 82mm x 78mm (length x diameter) / 3.2 in. x 3.1 in.