Sony FE 24mm F1.4 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 24mm F1.4 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 74g.
- Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM goes wider (24mm vs 85mm).
- Sony FE 85mm F1.8 reaches further (85mm vs 24mm).
- Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM is the newer design (2018 vs 2017).
| Spec | FE 24mm F1.4 GM | FE 85mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 24mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 445.0 | 371.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 92.4 | 82.0 |
| Diameter mm | 75.4 | 78.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 (closer focusing) | 0.8 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.13 |
Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM
A compact wide-angle prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 445 g and is popular for astro and environmental portraits.
Pros
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Small for the class
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Some coma at the frame edges wide open
- Heavier than f/2.8 24mm primes
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