The first number that comes to mind when someone says "portrait lens" is undeniably 85mm. If you’ve got deep pockets and strong arms, you go for the f/1.4 (or even f/1.2); for less demanding photographers, there's f/1.8. Every major manufacturer offers a mass-market 85/1.8, and for example, the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM is a true repair classic - often seen with worn optical encoders or a finicky aperture. This is our first time opening up the Sony FE 85mm f/1.8 - and we're excited to share it.
