Name: FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Brand: Sony
SKU: 314
Rating: 4.2 (33 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

in build
features
and performance

pretty noisy in operation making it less well-suited to shooting video
obvious vignetting at wide aperture settings
the corners of the screen become darker than the center

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 11
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 85 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM - Pros & Cons

in build
features
and performance
very clean
crisp results
good levels of saturation and good accuracy
great contrast
rich color
and massive amounts of detail
cleaner and simpler than their DSLR counterparts
Manual focusing is very precise and much better than
It feels very sturdy
weather-sealed and tightly assembled
highlights are as smooth as possible
The focus ring operates smoothly
Its build quality is also fantastic
lens' manual focusing performance is very good
very smooth and pleasing
Switching between auto and manual focusing was easy and intuitive
capable of delivering very sharp images at virtually any aperture setting and will focus very quickly and accurately as well
capable of delivering very sharp images at virtually any aperture setting and will focus very quickly and accurately
The build quality is quite solid and durable
physical feel of the lens in your hand is solid and sturdy
clarity and colors this lens produces
rubberized focus ring is quite comfortable to the touch and is very smooth to turn
excellent and high-quality
The metal build quality feels very robust with sealing against dust and moisture
perception of sharpness and detail is great
smooth
precise and nice to use
sharpness at full aperture is already very good
fast and quiet autofocus operation
superbly
competitive price and performance
A7M3 and everything works flawlessly
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Batis is clearly better both in the center and off-axis

pretty noisy in operation making it less well-suited to shooting video
obvious vignetting at wide aperture settings
the corners of the screen become darker than the center
unable to test the lens with a flash since the camera
not versatile enough for general photography and a bit limited for shooting sports and
is it suitable for use as the only lens for travellers
rubberized front bumper and felt on the inside to counteract stray light
The price is a bit steep at around $1700 USD
Sony FE 85mm f/1. 4 GM lens was
Very noticeable chromatic aberration in high contrast situations
the stage lights didn't flare too badly
noticed a lack in contrast
strong backlit situations
large
heavy and expensive
performance is a little bit worse
butter-soft background blur often want a bit more brightness
decrease in sharpness to the corners is limited
There is little shift from the center to the corners
lack of image stabilization is not a problem
no better lens than this one
slow to focus compared to the other native 85mm available
some photos are rendered too warm for no
price or size and weight
A portrait lens typically should have a Ã¢ÂÂsoftÃ¢ÂÂ characteristics
and missed quite a lot of street shots
Circular highlights are circular rather than lemon-shaped
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there is no traditional distance window or hyperfocal markings
hood is the only one of the bunch to have a locking mechanism
the AF sensor is just too coarse for the shallow depth
suffer quite a bit when investing in such a lens
The lens does not offer a focus distance window or depth of field scale
drastically larger and heavier
slow and noise
both full- and sub-frame cameras
increased vignetting at the wider apertures
lacks autofocus and image stabilization
noisy lens when auto-focusing
There are no hard stops at either end of the range

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Sony E

Aperture max	1.4
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	11

Construction	Fixed
Elements	11
Groups	8
Special elements / coatings	Extreme Aspherical element Super ED element ED element Nano AR coating
Zoom method	Turn

Weight	28.92 oz
Diameter	3.52 in
Length	4.23 in
Filter size	3.03 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 85
Maximum magnification	0.12 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.80
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no
Focus distance limiter	no

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Sony - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.5

Based on 10 reviews

Cameralabs

Published: 11.02.2019

Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM review | Cameralabs

4.0

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 28.04.2016

Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is a new flagship lens designed to be the ultimate optic for shooting portraits. Read our in-depth Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM review to find out if it's worth the $1799 / £1500 asking price...

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digitalcameraworld

Published: 19.04.2022

Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM review

5.0

The Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM is a portrait photographer’s dream

phillipreeve.net

Published: 09.06.2018

Review: Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM - phillipreeve.net

The Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM is the portrait lens of Sony's high end GMaster line. What makes it so special? It is the perfect lens for portrait and...

PCMAG

Published: 27.01.2017

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Review

4.5

The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is an absolutely phenomenal short telephoto lens, ideal for portraiture. It blurs backgrounds with aplomb and delivers exceedingly sharp results.

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Published: 03.02.2016

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Gear Review: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens

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Published: 28.10.2018

Gear Review: Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens

Thinking of buying the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens for your camera? Do yourself a favour, and make sure you read this review before you do!

DustinAbbott.net

Published: 19.08.2019

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DXOMARK

Published: 07.09.2016

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One of three new lenses announced as part of Sony’s new no-compromise G Master series for full-frame a models, the new FE 85mm f1.4 GM sounds highly promising. Though it carries a hefty price premium — the new model will set you back close to $1,800 — it features cutting-edge optical technology.