FE 85mm F1.8

Full Specifications & Features

SEL85F18

Lens Specifications

Mount
Sony E-mount
Format
35mm full frame
Focal-Length (mm)
85
Focal Length (35mm) (APS-C)
127.5
Lens Groups / Elements
8-9
Angle of View (35mm)
29°
Angle of View (APS-C)
19°
Maximum aperture (F)
1.8
Minimum Aperture (F)
22
Aperture Blades
9
Circular Aperture
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
0.8m (2.63 ft)
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.13
Filter Diameter (mm)
67
Image stabilization (SteadyShot)
- (body-integrated)
Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4)
-
Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0)
-
Hood Type
Round shape, bayonet type

Size & Weight

Dimensions (D x L)
78 x 82 mm (3 1/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Weight
371g (13.1 oz.)

What's In The Box

  • Hood (model): ALC-SH150
  • Lens front cap: ALC-F67S
  • Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM
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Features

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High corner-to-corner resolution

This compact, easy-to-handle lens offers fine prime lens performance with high corner-to-corner resolution. A precision optical design includes one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element to effectively minimise chromatic aberration, while spherical aberration is tightly controlled for high overall sharpness with smooth bokeh when required.

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Beautiful bokeh enhances portraits

Spherical aberration is carefully optimised to achieve the best possible balance between resolution and smooth, natural bokeh that can provide a perfect backdrop for a wide range of subjects, while a 9-blade circular aperture contributes to beautiful bokeh highlights. 85mm is often a photographer’s first choice for people and portraits.

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Mobile and manageable for active shooting

A compact, lightweight design that is ideally matched to the α7 series offers a great blend of portability and high image quality for portraits, events, and more. Even though the SEL85F18 features and advanced optical design add up to impressive overall performance, its 371-gram (13.1 oz.)  weight makes it a great choice for active, on-the-go shooting. 

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Quiet, precise focus drive

A double linear motor actuator system directly drives the lens’s focus mechanism without noisy intervening gears, for precision positioning and quiet operation that are great for movies as well as stills.

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Quality build, versatile features 

A customisable focus hold button can be assigned to other functions such as Eye AF, for example, while a wide, responsive focus ring offers improved manual focus comfort and precision. A dust and moisture resistant design plus other refinements add up to outstanding quality and photographic versatility.

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Reliable in challenging conditions

A sealed dust and moisture resistant design provides extra protection and ensures reliable operation in challenging environments. Shoot with confidence in light rain or windy conditions.