Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 85mm F1.8
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 85mm F1.8 is lighter by 477g.
- Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is the newer design (2017 vs 2016).
| Spec | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | FE 85mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 848.0 | 371.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 107.5 | 82.0 |
| Diameter mm | 89.5 | 78.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.8 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 0.13 |
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
Sony FE 85mm F1.8
An 85mm portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture, weighing about 371 g. It uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Light at about 371 g
- Natural portrait perspective
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
Cons
- Less background blur than f/1.4 85mm lenses
- Closest focus is 0.8 m