Samyang AF 85mm F1.8 P Sony FE
Your Everyday 85mm Prime — Light, Sharp, and Ready
Exceptionally Lightweight at Just 272g
Designed for everyday portrait photography, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.8 P FE weighs only 272g and measures just 71.5mm in length—making it one of the lightest 85mm F1.8 lenses available for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras.* Compact yet powerful, this lens offers incredible portability without compromising optical quality. Whether you're shooting handheld or using a gimbal, its balanced design helps reduce fatigue and improve stability during longer sessions.
*As of July 15, 2025, based on Samyang internal research of Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless 85mm F1.8 prime lenses.
Unmatched Sharpness at Portrait Range
Crisp Detail Where It Matters Most
Tailored for portrait distances between 2–3 meters, this lens offers precise rendering of facial features such as eyes, skin texture, and lashes. Thanks to three integrated ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, chromatic aberration is minimized, delivering sharp, clear images with rich contrast—perfect for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Elevated Portraits with Smooth Bokeh
Soft Backgrounds that Let Your Subject Shine
The wide F1.8 aperture enables a shallow depth of field, allowing subjects to stand out beautifully against softly blurred backgrounds. The 85mm focal length combined with the lens’s rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces gentle, rounded bokeh that enhances mood and adds dimension to your photos, especially in portraits with natural lighting or illuminated backdrops.
Natural Depth and Beautiful Transitions
Smooth Focus-to-Background Flow
This lens delivers a natural, gradual transition between sharp and blurred areas. The rendering creates a pleasing sense of depth and emotion, ideal for photographers looking to bring more life and storytelling to their portraits.
Refined Build and Practical Features
Engineered for Durability and Function
The lens barrel is crafted from high-strength engineered plastic for an optimal balance of durability and lightweight performance. A newly designed lens hood is included to reduce flare and ghosting. Its compact construction includes practical features like an AF/MF switch for fast focusing control and a USB-C port for convenient firmware updates.
Rated to IP5 standards in internal tests by Samyang, the lens provides dependable resistance against dust and minor moisture—ready to perform in everyday conditions.
Specifications
| Model Name | AF 85mm F1.8 P FE |
| Aperture Range | F1.8 ~ 22 |
| Lens Optical Construction | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Special Lens | HR 1, ED 3 |
| Coating | UMC |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.8m |
| Magnification Ratio | 0.12x |
| Length | 71.5mm |
| Filter Size (mm) | 62mm |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 69.8mm |
| Number of Blades | 9 |
| Mount | Sony FE |
| Angle of View (Full Frame) | 28.6° |
| Angle of View (APS-C) | 19.3° |
| AF Motor | Linear STM |
| Weight (without Lens Cap, Hood) | 272g |
| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| AF/MF Mode Switch | Yes |