What is the cheapest used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM in the UK?

The cheapest used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM currently listed is £71.24 at eBay, based on 6 listings compared across 3 UK retailers.

How many used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 6 used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM listings available across 3 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM use?

The Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM going up or down in price?

Over the past month the average used price has fallen 9.9%, from £91 to around £82, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM for Sale — From £71

£71.24 Low price

£137.22 High price

6 Listings

3 Retailers

2 New this week

4 Reduced

Great for: portrait general

Sony's budget A-mount portrait prime — 85mm f/2.8 with SAM motor at an affordable price.

The Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM (SAL85F28) is a compact telephoto portrait prime for Sony A-mount, providing 85mm perspective on full-frame and 127mm equivalent on APS-C bodies. Seven aperture blades. 55mm filter thread. At 175g — very lightweight for an 85mm prime. 0.60m MFD. SAM autofocus.

Seven aperture blades. The 55mm filter thread. At 175g the lens is notably lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.60m. SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) for quiet AF. f/2.8 maximum aperture. Full-frame coverage. Sony A-mount.

The SAL85F28's primary differentiator is its compact size and weight: at 175g it is among the lightest 85mm primes for any system, prioritising portability over maximum aperture. The f/2.8 aperture at 85mm on APS-C bodies provides 127mm equivalent portrait compression with selective focus capability. The SAM motor enables quiet AF for video-oriented use on A-mount bodies.

On the used market the Sony SAL85F28 is very affordable as a compact A-mount portrait prime. Condition checks: SAM AF response, 55mm front element for marks. Compatible with Sony A-mount full-frame and APS-C bodies.

Avg £82, down 9.9% over 1 month

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Sony Alpha A MOUNT 85mm F2.8 SAM Prime Lens with Autofocus Motor SAL85F28 eBay

£71.24

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£79.00 £90.00

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Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM - Sony A Fit Excellent MPB

£82.00 £91.00

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Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM - Sony A Fit Excellent MPB

£91.00 £97.00

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Sony 85mm F/2.8 Prime Portrait Lens A Mount -VM 9312 LN- Recent eBay

£119.00

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Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM Lens eBay

£137.22 £152.46

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Used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM price history

Tracking the used Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM price? Over the past month, the average has fallen 9.9%, from £91 to around £82. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £79 and £91 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 16 Jul 2026.