Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
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 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS is lighter by 246g.
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM goes wider (85mm vs 90mm).
- Sony FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS reaches further (90mm vs 85mm).
- Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is the newer design (2016 vs 2015).
| Spec | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM | FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 90mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2016 | 2015 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 848.0 | 602.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 62 |
| Length mm | 107.5 | 130.5 |
| Diameter mm | 89.5 | 79.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.12 | 1.0 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
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 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
A 1:1 macro lens for full-frame E-mount with Optical SteadyShot. At 90mm it doubles as a medium-telephoto portrait lens.
Pros
- True 1:1 reproduction
- Optical SteadyShot
- Close focus to 0.28 m
Cons
- f/2.8 aperture is modest for portraits
- Slower and less advanced than the newer FE 100mm Macro GM