Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM
$298
85 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
  • Sony SAM Built in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

Sony SLT-A99
23.8°
horizontal angle of view
85mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

Sony SLT A57
15.7°
horizontal angle of view
130mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Length Quite short Help
52 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

The Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) portrait lenses

Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp

Cons

The Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
85 mm
Zoom range Below average zoom range Help
1x

The Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) portrait lenses

Wide maximum Low max f/stop Help
f/22

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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85 mm
Max focal length
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85 mm
Zoom range
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1x
below average below average
Magnification
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Unknown

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/2.8
above average above average
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Sony SAM
above average above average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
Length
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52 mm
above average above average
Diameter
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70 mm
Filter size
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55 mm
Weight
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175 g

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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23.9°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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23.9°
Wide vertical
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16.1°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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16.1°
Wide diagonal
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28.6°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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28.6°

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Wide horizontal
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15.8°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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15.8°
Wide vertical
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10.6°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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10.6°
Wide diagonal
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19°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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19°

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Asiafish (5:37 PM, April 05, 2012)
Outstanding portrait lens for the price.