Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM / SAL85F28

Sony currently has two 85mm primes in its A-mount lens range – the 85mm f/1.4 ZA Plannar T lens costing around £1215, and the much more affordable 85mm f/2.8 SAM lens at £204.

Because of an accident that destroyed my Sigma 24-70 HSM, the only carry lens I currently have for my 850 is a Minolta 50mm f1.7. I have been looking at the Zeiss 135mm and 85mm but after reading your review maybe I need to re think my options. I can...

Great lens. Fantastic performance for the price. The glass is what counts, not the plastic. And the glass i excellent.

Ideal portrait lens, very light.

Bought this as a second lens when I got my Sony A58 - immediately happy with its autofocusing and speed.

for anyone looking to add a nice portrait lens to their collection, this is the lens you want...look at the graphs, look at the online reviews, then look with your own eyes...shooting into the light cropped in at 100%...you will get a little magenta CA...

This lens is super sharp starting at f2.8. Great for low-light photography. I appreciate the compact, light-weight design. The focus ring turns 180 degrees!!! This is very rare in the era of AF lenses where MF operation takes a back seat. However, this...

This lens is super sharp starting at f2.8. Great for low-light photography. I appreciate the compact, light-weight design. The focus ring turns 180 degrees!!! This is very rare in the era of AF lenses where MF operation takes a back seat. However, this...

At this price it is a marvelous Portarit Lens for your full frame body, extremely light and unobstrusive, The pictures are simply marvelous with incredible sharpness. It also can be used as a macro lens. Focus is a little slow and the motor is not very...