Sigma 60mm f/2.8 DN vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.8

8($348.00 at Amazon)(Opens in a new window) resolves 2,055 lines at its maximum aperture, is capable of capturing more than twice the light as the Sigma, and is optically stabilized.

8 macro, RF 35mm 1.8, RF 50mm 1.8, RF 85mm 2.0, RF 24-240mm, and other lenses in this range, from a budget perspective

It's an impressive performer, delivering 2,342 lines per picture height at f/2.8 and virually no distortion. Edges are nearly as sharp as the center, and sharpness is even from f/2.8 through f/5

We'll have to wait for formal lab testing to see how evenly sharp it is, but 85mm designs are typically pretty even in clarity from the center to the periphery.

That this lens is truly a value-based purchase cannot be overstated. 3. Size: I entered micro four thirds photography because of bilateral hand surgeries, increasing age, and the thought of lugging a full sized dSLR with attendant accessories coming in at 20# or more had little appeal. I was expecting a larger lens, then, for the equivalency of 120mm

Review below Pros & Cons. Pros - Decent price point Near silent focusing Solid build (feels sturdy/solid) Great image quality, great for portrait work with it's depth of field abilities. Sharp, fast focus Awesome low light performance + shadow recovery Cons - Lens is pretty big. It does look more "professional"(than 28-70mm), but might be a little bulky for walking around all day with

I am used to using a DSLR with a 75mm lens but with this lens at 120mm I am farther away from my subject than I would like to be. However, I can accept this since the sharpness is so good. For the price paid, this lens is very hard to beat.

8 IS is simply so much better, and the price difference isn't as big as with the EF equivalents, that I'll always just recommend the 35mm. And if you already have the 35mm and don't particularly use it, well, the 50mm f/1.8 isn't going to do much for you, either.

I already knew from other reviews about the clunking sound when it's not powered up, but there's another annoying noise it makes when it is powered up. The stepper for the aperture diaphragm chatters loudly as it opens and closes rapidly whenever light is entering the lens until you hold down the shutter button. The lens focuses quickly and accurately, but manual focus seems a little less responsive than my Olympus lenses. All in all, it's still a great value in a prime lens of that focal length, and I can put up with a few quirks as long as the picture quality is good

8 helps - speed, aperture 1.8 means more speed - bokeh, 1.8 means bokeh, crucial for photographers - Sharpness, this lens is not the sharpest but its very sharp - Sony stabilization and eye/face focus and If you know about lens, the 85 mm and over help the model to look slim, more attractive, that's why if you shoot women that is my case, this lens help them to appear even more beautiful Cheers!

Two reasons why I didn't give it 5 stars: 1) the internal AF motor moves around and makes the lens feels like something is broken internally (it's just the design). 2) I'm not a fan of the "focus by wire" but it seems to work well. I also don't like the smooth focus ring. Having said all this, I really can't complain because it's super sharp and only $200

My number one complaint is how this was packaged. The lens was in its Sony box and that box was just put into a paper bubble mailer, not enough cushion. My lens arrived without damage, but I worry about if someone orders and there is careless delivery drivers. The Autofocus is a bit slow, but I can manage