Sony SEL-The Sony SEL-85F18 is an affordable, high-quality 85mm prime lens that delivers sharp images, beautiful bokeh, and excellent low-light performance. It’s a fantastic option for portrait photographers who want professional-level results without breaking the bank. What Makes It Great? • Crisp, Sharp Images – The lens produces tack-sharp photos with amazing detail, even at f/1.8. • Smooth & Creamy Bokeh – Thanks to its 9-blade aperture, backgrounds melt away beautifully, making your subject pop. • Lightweight & Compact – Unlike heavier portrait lenses, this one is easy to carry and comfortable to use for long shoots. • Fast & Accurate Autofocus – Works well in both photo and video, with quiet and responsive AF that locks onto subjects quickly. • Great in Low Light – The f/1.8 aperture lets in plenty of light, making it a solid choice for indoor and evening shots. A Few Things to Consider • No Optical Stabilization – Not a big issue for most portrait work, but handheld video or low-light shooting might require steady hands or a tripod. • Plastic Build (but Solid Construction) – While not as premium as G Master lenses, it still feels durable and well-made. Final Thoughts For portrait photographers, event shooters, or anyone looking for a high-quality prime lens, the Sony SEL-85F18 is an amazing value. It delivers pro-level image quality, smooth bokeh, and reliable autofocus, all in a lightweight and affordable package. Final Score: 9.5/10 – One of the best budget-friendly portrait lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras!
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An excellent lens, for me, as an amateur, it’s just a gift! Optically sharp, very light glass, I liked the strict design, excellent autofocus, good bokeh in portraits, light weight and of course - cheap price! The case is assembled perfectly, nothing hangs or creaks. For my Sony A7M2 camera this is what I need! I had my eye on it for a long time, but the budget was limited. I was very happy to buy it in January 2024 at an excellent Black Friday price of £379. By the way, if anyone needs a 50mm lens for full format, now there is a new Meike FE AF 50mm f/1.8, it is also on AMAZON, I just bought it too and am very pleased with it. And what’s interesting is that it costs 2 times less than this one. I repeat once again, I’m not a professional, so I don’t look for expensive super bright lenses at crazy prices, photographing based on the principle: it’s not the equipment that shoots, but the photographer!
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£400 at time of review I moved over to Sony from Canon about 12 years ago and have never looked back, I shoot more video than stills, but lately have been wanting a good portrait lens, I'd looked at the Sony 85mm 1.4, but for the amount that I will use a 85mm that's too much for me to stretch to, but as soon as I saw this drop to £400 I knew it would be a steal. I've only tried it out a couple of times so far, but I've been blown away by it's quality & aesthetics... I have a few Sony G lenses, my favourite being the 20mm 1.8 (SEL20f18G), another favourite is my voigtlander 40mm 1.4, both these lenses are pin sharp and have beautiful aesthetics, but I can see this 85mm becoming another favourite as the results are gorgeous. Even at 1.8 handheld this is pin sharp, yes a little soft at the edges, but that adds to the shot, but crank it down to ƒ4 and its pin sharp across the entire frame. I can't see you NOT loving this lens, especially at less than £400, it's worth every penny! Hope my review was helpful
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This lens is an excellent performer and represents a good compromise compared to the premium f1.4 GM lens and third party alternatives. The key strengths of this lens for me are - the autofocus is quick and accurate, meeting my needs for portraits - both human and feline. - it features a customisable button and autofocus switch on the lens for convenient control/usability. - build quality is very good - it feels good in the hand without being heavy. - the image quality is excellent and sharp. The aperture of f1.8 is more than usable as I frequently stop the lens down to ensure both eyes and the face is in focus and I like to include some of the background for context. On an A7iii the lowlight performance means that f1.8 is usable in lowlight situations and experience has backed it up. On a higher resolution body such as the A7RIII or A7RIV, noise may be an issue but that is subjective. I came to this after using my venerable Canon EF85mm f1.8 via an MC-11 adapter by Sigma. The Sony 85mm f1.8 is a definite upgrade in every way from build quality to image quality. It’s moderate size and weight means it is always in my camera bag and I have used it in street, landscape, casual and portrait settings without issue. There are cheaper options available but you compromise on build quality and features (control switches and custom button) and there are premium alternatives which offer potentially higher performance. The 85mm f1.8 represents a balanced alternative, priced very competitively with strong performance.
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Je possède cet objectif depuis quelques mois et je dois dire qu'il est vraiment excellent. Le piqué est très bon au centre dès la pleine ouverture, dès F4 on a quelque chose de très homogène et à F8 tout est net de bord à bord. Le bokeh est excellent, supérieur au 55 1.8 par exemple. Les couleurs sont très belles, le contraste aussi. L'autofocus est fiable, sans être un foudre de guerre, mais suffisant pour son usage. Le bouton AF/MF sur le fût est pratique. La bague de MAP est bonne sans être exceptionnelle, la faute à une MAP électronique comme sur la plupart des objectifs Sony, et non mécanique avec la sensation "bain d'huile" des vieux Minolta par exemple. Malheureusement le gabarit et le poids sont un peu élevés mais ça reste très correct, possédant un A7 première génération c'est tout de même plus encombrant qu'un 35 1.8 ou 55 1.8. En revanche pour quelqu'un possédant un A7 III, étant plus lourd, aucun problème. C'est probablement l'objectif que j'utilise le moins, mais c'est celui que je préfère et qui me sort les plus belles photos. La focale 85mm n'est pas la plus polyvalente, mais on peut s'en servir pour différentes choses, en dehors des portraits. C'est mon objectif de prédilection quand je vais dans un parc par exemple et que je veux isoler des sujets (fleurs, statues, animaux, fontaines etc.). Le rendu est magnifique et très poétique. Je ne peux que conseiller cet objectif qui devient indispensable dès lors qu'on possède un Sony A7.
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Best quality and result
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Lo compré con una doble promoción y me salió a un precio súper competitivo y la verdad es que desde el momento que lo monté en mi sony a6000 (luego en la sony a6700), me lo he llevado a todas partes. Aunque sea objetivo para cámara full frame lo puedes utilizar perfectamente en una APS-C con montura E. Es maravilloso para hacer fotos sin que los sujetos se den cuenta ya que en mi cámara es el equivalente a un 100mm aprox. Súper luminoso, enfoca rápido, silencioso y los materiales son de gran calidad. Un gusto de objetivo.
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Ich bin absolut begeistert von diesem Objektiv! Das Sony SEL-85F18 ist perfekt für Porträts. Die 85 mm Brennweite und die f/1.8 Blende sorgen für ein wunderschönes Bokeh und stellen das Motiv wunderschön in den Fokus. Die Schärfe ist unglaublich, selbst bei Offenblende – die Details kommen richtig schön zur Geltung, ohne dass die Bilder künstlich wirken. Die gewohnte Sony-Qualität ist natürlich auch hier wieder spürbar. Es fühlt sich robust an, ist aber trotzdem angenehm leicht und lässt sich gut handhaben. Der Autofokus ist super schnell und leise, was das Fotografieren sehr angenehm macht. Für alle, die ein scharfes, lichtstarkes und zuverlässiges Objektiv suchen, ist das SEL-85F18 auf jeden Fall eine klare Empfehlung. Ich würde es jederzeit wieder kaufen!
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