Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 is lighter by 662g.
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 goes wider (50mm vs 85mm).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM reaches further (85mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | FE 50mm f/1.8 | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 186.0 (lighter) | 848.0 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 77 |
| Length mm | 59.5 | 107.5 |
| Diameter mm | 68.6 | 89.5 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.85 |
| Max magnification | 0.14 | 0.12 |
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
A lightweight 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. It weighs about 186 g and has no built-in stabilization.
Pros
- Light at about 186 g
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
- Small 49mm filter thread
Cons
- Autofocus is not the fastest
- Mostly plastic construction
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
A G Master portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture. It has a dust and moisture resistant design and weighs about 848 g.
Pros
- Smooth background blur
- Sharp and well corrected
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Heavy at about 848 g
- The GM II is lighter