Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM vs Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Sony · 2016

FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

f/1.4848 g

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Carl Zeiss

Pick the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings, fashion

Pick the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 396 g lighter (452 g vs 848 g)

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM and the Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8
	Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM	Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8
Brand	Sony	Carl Zeiss
Max aperture	f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster	f/1.8
Weight	848 g	452 g lighter
Length	107.5 mm	92 mm shorter
Diameter	89.5 mm	92 mm
Filter thread	77 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.85 m	0.8 m closer
Max magnification	0.12×	0.13× larger
Optical design	not listed	11 elements / 8 groups
Released	2016	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 85mm both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

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

Our notes

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8

Carl Zeiss E 85mm F1.8: a fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.