Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II vs Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM 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 F1.4 GM II is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II goes wider (85mm vs 100mm).
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS reaches further (100mm vs 85mm).
- Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS is the newer design (2025 vs 2024).
| Spec | FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | FE 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 85mm (wider) | 100mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 642.0 | 646.0 |
| Filter mm | 77 | 67 |
| Length mm | 107.3 | 147.9 |
| Diameter mm | 84.7 | 81.4 |
| Min focus m | 0.85 | 0.26 (closer focusing) |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Max magnification | n/a | 1.4 |
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 100mm F2.8 Macro GM OSS
A G Master macro lens for full-frame E-mount reaching 1.4x magnification, with Optical SteadyShot. Sony lists 2.8x with the 2x teleconverter.
Pros
- Up to 1.4x magnification
- Optical SteadyShot
- Close focus to 0.26 m
Cons
- Heavier than the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- Larger than a basic 1:1 macro