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Black cylindrical Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens with manual aperture ring and focus hold button

Sony

Sony SEL85F14GM FE 85mm f/1.4 GM camera lens

SKU CH-3GRM-YGHMZ MPN SEL85F14GM

A full-frame 85 mm f/1.4 prime for Sony E-mount with 11-blade circular aperture, XA and ED glass, Nano AR coating, linear SSM autofocus, focus-hold button and manual aperture ring

  • Diameter3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Lens focal length85 mm
  • Lens aperturef/1.4
  • Lens mountSony
  • Magnifying power0.12x
  • Filter thread size77 mm
  • Wide f/1.4 aperture creates smooth background blur
  • 11-blade circular aperture renders near-circular bokeh highlights
  • XA and three ED elements reduce chromatic aberration
  • Nano AR coating suppresses flare and ghosting
  • Linear SSM motor delivers fast quiet autofocus

Portrait prime for Sony E-mount

The Sony SEL85F14GM is a fixed 85 mm f/1.4 lens built for Sony E-mount full-frame and APS-C cameras. It targets photographers who need shallow depth of field and smooth background rendering for portrait work. The fast maximum aperture supports low-light shooting without flash.

Upgrade from slower zooms or narrower primes

Moving from an f/2.8 zoom or an f/1.8 prime adds 1.4 stops of light and a visibly creamier bokeh thanks to the 11-blade circular aperture. The jump is worth it when subject isolation and bokeh quality matter more than zoom flexibility. One XA element and three ED elements keep chromatic aberration low even wide open.

Build integration and handling

The lens mounts directly to any Sony E-mount body and covers the 35 mm full-frame image circle; on APS-C it delivers a 127.5 mm equivalent field of view. Internal focus keeps the 77 mm filter thread stationary for polarisers. A linear SSM motor drives fast, quiet autofocus, while the focus-hold button and AF/MF switch let you lock focus instantly. The manual aperture ring offers tactile f/1.4-to-f/16 control.

How it compares

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Price $1,372.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Model nameSEL85F14GM
Product typeFixed Focal Length
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Lens focal length85 mm
Lens aperturef/1.4
Lens mountSony
StabilizationNo
Auto-focusYes
Size & build
Diameter3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Filter thread size77 mm
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withSony
More details
Magnifying power0.12x

Questions about this item

What filter thread diameter does the 77 mm front of this lens accept?

The front barrel has a 77 mm filter thread so standard 77 mm circular filters screw on directly.

How is the lens attached to a Sony E-mount body and which step is often missed?

Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the matching dot on the camera, twist clockwise until it clicks, then set the AF/MF switch to the desired mode — forgetting the switch leaves the lens in the wrong focus mode.

Which moving part of the focus system may need service after heavy use?

The internal Linear SSM focus group shifts elements inside the barrel; if the motor or its guide rails wear, autofocus speed and quietness can degrade and the unit requires professional repair.

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