Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II 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 F1.4 GM II 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 271g.
- Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is the newer design (2024 vs 2017).
| Spec | FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | 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 | 2024 | 2017 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 642.0 | 371.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 107.3 | 82.0 |
| Diameter mm | 84.7 | 78.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.8 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.13 |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
The second-generation 85mm f/1.4 G Master portrait prime for E-mount. It adds an aperture ring and is lighter than the original, at about 642 g.
Pros
- Aperture ring
- Lighter than the original
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- Heavier than f/1.8 85mm lenses
- Large for a portrait prime at about 642 g
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