Showcase Sony FE 85mm 1.8

[fractal]

I really like this lens.

ILCE-7RM2    FE 85mm F1.8    85mm    f/2.8    1/1250s    ISO 100

ILCE-7RM2    FE 85mm F1.8    85mm    f/2.8    1/1250s    ISO 100

ILCE-7RM2    FE 85mm F1.8    85mm    f/2.0    1/800s    ISO 1600

NEX-7    85mm F1.8    85mm    f/2.2    1/1000s    ISO 1600

 

[NickCyprus]

Excellent shots Chris!

This lens is also on my wish list

 

[fractal]

Very reluctant and unhappy model. Something about her hair being a mess...

I said I was experimenting with my flash, remote trigger, umbrella, stand and it was just an "experiment". Which it really was as I've decided to refocus on off camera flash portraits. The time away was just enough to almost forget all the flash and trigger settings. Shot at f/4, ISO 50, 1/200 sec.

ILCE-7RM2    FE 85mm F1.8    85mm    f/4.0    1/200s    ISO 50

 

[newst]

I am absolutely blown away by this lens. I wasn't at all positive when I ordered it as I was afraid that the 'budget' would be similar in quality to the SEL50F18. I am so glad that I was wrong.

ILCE-6500    FE 85mm F1.8    85mm    f/5.6    1/400s    ISO 1000

A6500 & SEL85F18.

 

[mnhoj]

My new little buddy. Momma still hasn't named him yet. Po. maybe.
Loving this lens too.

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po by john matsu, on Flickr

 

[bdbits]

My new little buddy. Momma still hasn't named him yet. Po. maybe.
Loving this lens too.
View attachment 83640 po by john matsu, on Flickr

That's adorable. You must be really quick; otherwise, I am not sure how you got a kitten to stay still long enough to capture this image.

 

[mnhoj]

Thanks Bob.
Caught him right before his nap.

 

[dlhomesolutions]

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[cheeks69]

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All grown up by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

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Twelve-spotted skimmer by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

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The sun sets to us all by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

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Goodbye to summer... by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

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DSC06006-2 by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

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DSC06001-2 by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

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DSC05975 by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

 

[mnhoj]

Well done. ^

 

[cheeks69]

Well done. ^

Thank you, appreciate the feedback

 

[dlhomesolutions]

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[fractal]

Nice shots.

Didn't realize until recently how well this lens scored on DXO. One of the highest scoring lenses in fact. You certainly get a big bang for your buck.

Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | DxOMark


Conclusion
Large high-speed primes such as the 85mm F1.4 G Master are nice to have, but they are pricey, large, and sometimes intimidating. When it comes to moderate-speed lenses, it sometimes seems that manufacturers put price before outright optical performance. That’s not the case here. While not exactly cheap, the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 costs less than its premium G Master sibling or even the rival Zeiss Batis 85mm F1.8, yet it has a real nice balance of performance, with excellent sharpness and low lateral color and distortion. Apart from a little vignetting, with its unobtrusive size and low weight, this new lens looks to be an excellent alternative for all the right reasons.

 

[dbmiller]

I think I just figured out what I'm going to use my Sony Rewards points on once I have enough

 

[WoodWorks]

Works pretty well for landscapes too, I think.

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[WestOkid]

Works pretty well for landscapes too, I think.

View attachment 85600

ya think?

 

[dlhomesolutions]

Pretty stinking sharp too. This is f/4 f/100 which is very low shutter speed. You can see the motion blur on the boy but mom is tack sharp

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[cheeks69]

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Mount Hope Bay by Robert Pacheco, on Flickr

 

[modestglock26]

Just picked this lens up last weekend and can't wait for it to get some out time.

 

[SamSS]

Never thought I would need this but at $548 on sale, why not? There are times 135mm is a bit long for close quarter. Much lighter, compact, native mount for quick AF.
AF motor specs is great and it is. Very very quiet. Is it worth it? Sure is.
Arrived yesterday and out for a spin today mounted on a7m2.
f1.8

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f2.8

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