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 maximum aperture benefits this lens's use in
low-light conditions and also affords extensive control over depth of field
when working with selective focus techniques. The nine elements, eight groups
lens construction includes one extra-low dispersion element to minimize
chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color
accuracy. Benefitting the optical design is a simple, intuitive physical layout
that incorporates a customizable focus hold button and a physical AF/MF switch.
The double linear AF motor itself affords quick, quiet, and smooth focusing
performance, and this motor also offers snappy manual focus performance for
fine-tuned control. Finally, the lens is designed to be dust- and
moisture-resistant for increased protection.
Prime portrait-length lens is designed
for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used on
APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
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.
Double linear autofocus motor
delivers smooth, precise, and near silent focusing performance to benefit both
stills and video applications.
The 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. Also, the lens has an AF/MF
switch for tactile control over the focus mode.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm
contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus
techniques.
Dust- and moisture-resistant
design for increased protection to the elements.