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

reviewer#46903 date: Nov-27-2022
sharpness: 5
color: 5
build: 3
distortion: 5
flare control: 4
overall: 4.4
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:Sony 85mm/1.4
price paid:85 euro
positive:Sharp wide open
Small lens compared to other lenses
negative:Some color fringing
Plastic
AF/MF switch with Sony A7
comment:Some color fringing between 2.8 and 4 that can be resolved with Lightroom. The AF/MF switch is frustrating to use with Sony A7, it disables DMF (Dynamic Manual Focus) and the AF/MF toggle switch on the camera. You can get this lens quite cheap these days, paid 85 euro including shipment. Recommended because it's much easier to carry than that bulky 85mm f/1.4 lens.

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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