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FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
- 85mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 848 g
- Min focus 0.85 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
Think of it as a long-standing portrait lens on Sony. The GM II is a lighter update, so compare both.
About this lens
The benchmark portrait lens for Sony full-frame. Tack-sharp across the frame with gorgeous out-of-focus rendering.
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2016
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.85 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.12x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 848 g
- Length
- 107.5 mm
- Diameter
- 89.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM?
- Portraits
- Weddings
- Fashion
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 85mm | 23.9° | 28.6° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM better than the 85mm f/1.8?
It has a wider aperture and a sturdier build, while the f/1.8 is much lighter and smaller.
Is there a newer version?
Yes. The FE 85mm F1.4 GM II adds an aperture ring and is lighter.
What filter size does it use?
It takes 77mm filters, the same size as many other Sony G Master lenses, so filters can be shared across them.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
