Description
The Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens is a prime lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. It features a bright f/1.8 aperture, which allows for fine-tuned control over depth of field and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions. The lens has one extra-low dispersion element, which helps to limit color fringing and chromatic aberrations for heightened image clarity and color accuracy. The lens has a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, which contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques. The lens has a double linear autofocus motor, which delivers smooth, precise, and near silent focusing performance. The lens has a focus hold button on the lens barrel, which can be used to hold the focusing position, or can be set in-camera to control a variety of additional lens functions. The lens is dust- and moisture-resistant, which increases its protection to the elements.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 Lens
Nimble Portrait Prime
An ideal portrait-length prime, the FE 85mm f/1.8 from Sony is a sleek short-telephoto lens designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. The bright f/1.8 design is an ideal balance between speed and a compact form factor and the slightly long focal length offers a flattering perspective for portraiture and event photography.
Optical Design
- Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for fine-tuned control over depth of field and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
- One extra-low dispersion element is featured in the optical design and helps to limit color fringing and chromatic aberrations for heightened image clarity and color accuracy.
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques.
Autofocus and Handling
- Double linear autofocus motor delivers smooth, precise, and near silent focusing performance to benefit both stills and video applications.
- Focus hold button on the lens barrel can be used to hold the focusing position, or can be set in-camera to control a variety of additional lens functions.
- AF/MF switch for tactile control over the focus mode.
- Dust- and moisture-resistant design for increased protection to the elements.
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