BEST Budget 85mm Lens?! Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8S DF DSM for Sony E-Mount

It is true that a number of telephoto lens options exist within the Sony E-Mount ecosystem, from native G Master and G options, to third-party as well. However, only so many of those options are affordable prime lenses that offer autofocus, and a shallow depth of field to provide creamy bokeh and beautiful blurred backgrounds. While on paper, a lens like the Yongnuo 85mm f1.8 seems to meet those needs, does it actually hold up in real-world shooting situations?

In this review, I'll go over the Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8S DF DSM lens, discussing its many specifications and features. I'll also evaluate its performance in terms of overall lens sharpness, and in terms of barrel distortion and pincushioning. I'll cover the Yongnuo in many real-world shooting situations, discussing areas like autofocus performance, focus breathing, bokeh and other characteristics with several example clips shot using my Sony a7R V. Last, I'll discuss price and some other similar options within the Sony system, and provide my final thoughts on the lens.

Overall, if you're looking for an affordable telephoto prime lens within the Sony E-Mount system, the Yongnuo 85mm f1.8 should certainly be on, and perhaps towards the top of your list. If you like lens reviews like this, feel free to leave a like and subscribe, and check out the many existing lens reviews on my channel. Also, let me know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Yongnuo 85mm f1.8S DF DSM: https://amzn.to/49wjAuA

0:00 - Intro, statement of ethics
0:26 - Yongnuo 85mm f1.8S specs and features
2:15 - Sharpness, pincushioning
3:47 - Shooting experience, sample shots
4:36 - Autofocus, focus breathing, bokeh
5:52 - Price comparison
6:42 - Summary

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My Current Kit:
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Cameras & Lenses:
Sony a7R V: https://amzn.to/3FNpWdn
Sony a7S III: https://amzn.to/3Gd87kK
Sony a7 IV: https://amzn.to/3g3Ipoq
Sony 20mm f/1.8 G: https://amzn.to/3AE7pMt
Sony 50mm f/1.2 GM: https://amzn.to/3m2GbIT
Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM: https://amzn.to/3Rqzktg
Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3GuWrNa
Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3OWeb6k
Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II: https://amzn.to/3IPSge6

Audio:
Rode VideoMic NTG: https://amzn.to/3AJwTrW
Tascam DR-10L: https://amzn.to/3AIRA7l
Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/32HCgep
Sony TX660: https://amzn.to/3PwQeTH

Lighting:
Aputure LS 60x: https://amzn.to/3Dvo4oc
Aputure Amaran P60c: https://amzn.to/3ob7qm6
Aputure Amaran AL-F7: https://amzn.to/3g3IzMy
Aputure MC: https://amzn.to/34l8DzS

Tripod/Monopod and Stabilizers:
Manfrotto 290 Xtra 128RC: https://amzn.to/3o8bPpV
iFootage Cobra 3 C180F-P: https://amzn.to/3T0aTm2
Manfrotto MHXPRO-2W: https://amzn.to/3o9uu4p
DJI RS 3 Gimbal Combo: https://amzn.to/3NEUwZd

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