Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 158 g lighter (642 g vs 800 g)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, weddings and events, hybrid shooters
Pick the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.13× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Weight |
642 g
lighter
|
800 g
|
| Length |
107.3 mm
|
108.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
84.7 mm
|
84.5 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.79 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
0.13×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
VCM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2024
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Filter thread
- 77 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro
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