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Sony FE 85mm F1.8

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Sony FE 85mm F1.8

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
371 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm
Length
82 mm
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At a Glance

The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is a short telephoto prime for full-frame Sony E-mount and weighs 371 g. Its f/1.8 maximum aperture allows short shutter times and a shallow depth of field. A linear focus motor, a focus hold button and weather sealing round out the lens. Portraits and events are the obvious fields of use.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
9
Groups
8
Weight
371 g (0.82 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm (31.5 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
82 mm (3.23 in)
Diameter
78 mm (3.07 in)
Released
March 2017

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 fit?

The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony FE 85mm F1.8 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 85mm F1.8Meike AF 85mm f1.8 Pro STMViltrox AF 85mm F1.8 IIZeiss Batis 85mm F1.8
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.8f/1.8
Weight371 g390 g484 g452 g
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm72 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance80 cm85 cm80 cm80 cm
Length82 mm90 mm92 mm92 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Sony FE 85mm F1.8: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 have image stabilization?

No, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 weigh?

The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 weighs 371 g. It is 82 mm long with a diameter of 78 mm.

What filter size does the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 use?

The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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