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Prime lens · Sony FE
Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
85mm · f/1.8 · 371g
portrait
Focal range85mm
Max aperturef/1.8
TypePrime lens
Weight371g
MountSony FE
Performance scores
Travel55
Portrait96
Wildlife48
Sports58
Video78
Beginner60
Value82
Strengths
- +Great for portraits and people photography
- +Smooth rendering ideal for video work
- +Outstanding value for the price
- +Prime sharpness — nothing to zoom means nothing to compromise
Consider if
- −Fixed focal length — you zoom with your feet
- −Not ideal for distant wildlife or sport
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Overall score
68
out of 100
Best for: portrait
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