Product Comparison: Sony FE 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 85mm F1.8


Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
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Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
FE 50mm F1.8
FE 85mm F1.8
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
A large-aperture 50mm prime lens is a must-have for serious full-frame camera users. The optical design is state-of-the-art for high image quality, and the large F1.8 maximum aperture can produce gorgeous background bokeh. On APS-C format E-mount bodies it provides equally high quality.
Capture beautiful portraits with this affordable 85mm F1.8 full-frame E-Mount mid-telephoto prime lens. This compact, lightweight lens is ideal for both full-frame and APS-C cameras.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
1.8 /f
1.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
50 millimeters
85 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
50 millimeters
85 millimeters
Lens Type
Fixed
Fixed
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • Wide aperture for a good shallow depth at F/1.8.
  • It's a bright lens at F1.8.
  • The aperture variability is really great on this lens; ranging from f/1.8 - f/22.
  • The aperture allows good night shooting.
  • The color, bokeh and sharpness are really good, and 50mm is my favorite focal length for both photos and videos.
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • The 85mm lens is a good size and let's in ample light especially with an aperture of 1.8.
  • Low light performance is amazing with the f1.8 aperture.
  • The lens is extremely sharp at all apertures.
  • The lens is the ideal focal length for portraits.
  • 85mm is the ideal focal length for portraits.
Size & Weight
Height
2.7 in.
3.07 in.
Width
2.7 in.
3.07 in.
Depth
2.33 in.
3.2 in.
Weight
6.6 oz.
13.1 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • It's lightweight and pretty compact considering f1.8 aperture.
  • It's light and compact.
  • It is super lightweight and very compact on my Sony a7rii.
  • Amazing lens, very compact.
  • Great lens for the price, small and compact.
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • It is a nice lightweight, has great bokeh, and crispness.
  • Sharp, fast focusing, well built yet lightweight.
  • Great lens, love the bokeh, nice and lightweight.
  • Absolutely awesome lens! Amazing size and weight.
  • Super creamy bokeh, fast, accurate, silent focus. Lightweight, portable, a real pleasure.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
17.7 in.
31.5 in.
Field Of View
FX 47° / DX 32°
FX 29° / DX 19°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • Great in low light, quick autofocus and sharp images.
  • Manual focus is nice and smooth.
  • Super sharp with my A7R4, fast and accurate with the autofocus.
  • Works fine with my A7II. Fairly accurate autofocus.
  • The autofocus mechanism is loud.
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • Shots are colorful, very sharp, and almost all in focus.
  • Autofocus is fast and accurate.
  • Autofocus is very responsive. Highly recommend.
  • Works great with autofocus and the A7iii eye detect.
  • Focus is very fast and extremely satisfying.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
6 Elements in 5 Groups
9 Elements in 8 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
9
Filter Diameter
49 millimeters
67 millimeters
Extras
Circular aperture, Compact design, Aspherical Lens
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Circular aperture, Moisture-proof and dust-resistant construction
What customers say about "Features"
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • This is an absolutely fantastic lens for the price.
  • Versatile for portraits and street photography.
  • Image quality is good enough.
  • I love the build quality of this lens.
  • Well priced, good quality build.
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Camera Lens
  • The glass is very good quality, pictures are sharp.
  • The bokeh is smooth and symmetrical.
  • Good rendering, contrast and sharpness.
  • The eye AF is quick and works well in this lens.
  • Nice build quality, good value for money.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
249.99 $
599.99 $

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