Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II camera lens

Portrait prime for Sony E-mount

This Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens is a full-frame fixed-length prime built for portrait, event and shallow depth-of-field work. It delivers G Master sharpness and smooth bokeh for both stills and video. The fast f/1.4 maximum aperture provides strong low-light performance and deep subject separation. Photographers and videographers who need a bright, high-quality 85mm prime will find it well suited.

Mount and camera compatibility

Verify that your camera uses the Sony E-mount and covers a full-frame image circle before ordering. The lens is designed for full-frame sensors and will also operate on APS-C bodies with a narrower field of view. Ensure your body can communicate with the XD Linear Motor autofocus system and electronic aperture control. No adapter is required for native E-mount cameras.

Upgrade from the previous 85mm f/1.4 GM

This second-generation model is 20% lighter and 13% smaller than its predecessor while adding an aperture de-click switch, an iris lock switch and improved XA and ED optics. The jump is worth it for shooters who want reduced weight, smoother bokeh from the rounded 11-blade diaphragm and video-friendly aperture control. Buyers who do not need the smaller size, de-clicked aperture or updated autofocus speed may find the original model sufficient.