Sony FE 85mm f / 1.8 lens
A prime prime for portraits, Sony's FE 85mm f / 1.8 is an elegant short telephoto lens designed for cameras without a full-frame E-mirror. The bright maximum f / 1.8 aperture benefits the use of this lens in low light conditions and also offers extensive control over depth of field when working with selective focus techniques. The nine element and eight group lens construction includes an extra low dispersion element to minimize chromatic aberrations and color stripes for greater clarity and color accuracy. The optical design benefits from a simple and intuitive physical design that incorporates a customizable focus retention button and a physical AF / MF switch. The dual linear AF engine itself offers fast, quiet and smooth focus performance, and this engine also offers agile manual focus performance for tight control. Finally,
The Prime vertical length lens is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however, it can also be used on APS-C models where it will provide a focal length equivalent to 127.5 mm.
The maximum bright aperture of f / 1.8 allows precise control over depth of field and also benefits from working in difficult lighting conditions.
An extra-low dispersion element is presented in the optical design and helps to limit color stripes and chromatic aberrations for greater image clarity and color accuracy.
The dual linear autofocus motor offers smooth, precise and almost silent focus performance to benefit both still images and video applications.
The focus hold button on the lens body can be used to maintain the focus position, or it can be set on the camera to control a variety of additional lens functions. In addition, the lens has an AF / MF switch for touch control over the focus mode.
The nine-blade rounded diaphragm contributes to a pleasant bokeh quality when selective focusing techniques are employed.
Dust and moisture resistant design for greater protection of the elements.
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