Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM A-mount lens review by del23

reviewer#11298 date: Aug-9-2013
sharpness: 5
color: 4
build: 3
distortion: 4
flare control: 4
overall: 4
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Minolta 50f1.7
Helios 58f2.0
Sony 18-70f3.5-5.6
price paid:300 USD (new)
positive:lightweight, cheap, sharp, good colors, contrast, accurate AF
negative:Cheap build, relatively slow AF
comment:If you dont have money for minolta 85f1.4 or CZ and want AF this is lens you need. Its sharp, good Af (relatively slow), nice colors. OK, plastic build but price is low.....

Edit: I heard bad comments for the MF ring, they have rubber around and its easy to use.

rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 47
  • sharpness: 4.69
  • color: 4.70
  • build: 3.34
  • distortion: 4.70
  • flare control: 4.40
  • overall: 4.37
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