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- Compact, lightweight prime lens
- Excellent corner to corner sharpness at any aperture
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What is the Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM lens best used for?
It's a compact, lightweight full-frame prime lens ideal for portraits, offering a natural perspective and beautiful defocus effects. On an APS-C sensor it delivers a 127.5mm equivalent focal length for general purpose mid-telephoto applications.
How much does the Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM lens cost?
MSRP is listed as $299.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
What lens mount does the 85mm F2.8 SAM use?
It uses the Sony A-mount and is designed for full-frame Sony Alpha DSLR/SLT bodies, while also being fully compatible with APS-C bodies. You can verify camera-to-lens compatibility through Sony's compatibility tool.
Does the 85mm F2.8 SAM have image stabilization?
The lens does not include built-in optical stabilization. It's designed to be used with camera bodies that feature in-body Super SteadyShot image stabilization.
What kind of autofocus does the 85mm F2.8 SAM have?
It features a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) for smooth, quiet AF operation. The lens also includes a focus mode switch for easy switching between autofocus and manual focus.
How sharp is the 85mm F2.8 SAM lens?
It delivers clear, sharp corner-to-corner imaging even at maximum aperture. Sony highlights its excellent corner-to-corner sharpness at any aperture.
Does the 85mm F2.8 SAM produce good bokeh?
Yes, its circular aperture is designed to create beautiful, smooth defocus effects. Combined with the fast f/2.8 aperture, it offers pleasing subject and background separation for portraits.
How compact and lightweight is the 85mm F2.8 SAM?
It's a light, compact prime lens well suited to portrait work. It comes supplied with a lens hood for added versatility.
What other A-mount prime lenses pair well with the 85mm F2.8 SAM?
Many photographers complement an 85mm prime with other classic A-mount primes such as 50mm and 35mm lenses. Together these cover standard and wide-normal perspectives for portraits, street, and everyday photography.
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