Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II : Specifications and Opinions

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2024. The focus is done by Linear Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 1765 €;

10 users have given it an average vote of 8.8 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sony.

Specifications
Focal lenght	85 mm
Angle of view	28.5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.4
Aperture blades	11
Lenses/Groups	14 elements in 11 groups
Min. focus distance	0.80 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.12x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Linear Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	77 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	642 g
Dimensions	85 x 107 mm
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Elio Armagno

sent on 08 Luglio 2026

Pros: Stellar sharpness, weight and bulk, colors, blurry, construction.

Cons: On a7III, autofocus not really a sliver, 77mm filters, maybe the price.

Opinion: Bought it because I wanted that something more than the Sony 85mm f/1.8 (needless to say I found that something, and even more). The sharpness of this lens exceeds any imagination, I was able to crop up to 0.5 mpx already at f/1.4 without loss of detail starting from the 42mpx of the a7rIII, crazy; practically it is an 85-300, closing further does not give advantages in terms of sharpness. Neutral, full-bodied colors, without any dominant. Blurred and Oscar-worthy dynamics, in the sense that it is really cinematic. The construction is solid as per GM series. I would have preferred 67mm filters like all the other GM lenses in my possession, but it is easily resolved with a step down that does not cause vignetting at all. The weight and bulk are excellent for a lens of this class, but it happens to me, at least in the evening, to have to increase the shutter speed to avoid blur, I also solved it by installing a battery grip with which weight and length are balanced very well. I haven't tried it yet on other cameras besides a7III and a7rIII, on these the autofocus is not a splinter, I think it's because of the size and weight of the lenses (in any case much much faster than the previous series). I am very happy with the purchase, my wallet a little less ;)

ClaudioStevanato

sent on 18 Marzo 2026

Pros: Autofocus, sharpness, weight.

Cons: Price but it is a GM II, bought for 1550 euros from RCE.

Opinion: Taken in February, I have already done several shootings and I must say that this is the 85 I wanted, the autofocus is lightning fast, it does not detach from the subject, it does not feel in the hand and the weight is well balanced, the sharpness is excellent from edge to edge even at F1.4, I have never seen a lens like this. The blur has a beautiful soft progression, almost like the Sigma, in some cases, however, where there is a lot of contrast it tends to be slightly harder, so if I had to say that there is something that could be improved it is the blur, but by a little, for all other points it wins hands down with any other 85mm lens. In my opinion, here it borders on perfection.

Giovibalti

sent on 02 Febbraio 2025

Pros: Sharpness, focusing and locking speed, blurry, quite light and compact.

Cons: Maybe the price even if it costs less than the one suggested on juza, I got it at 1850€ and it's the price that a couple of shops have made me.

Opinion: Taken yesterday, I'm still trying it but I must say that it is really good, it returns excellent images, correct colors (on A7r5) and pleasant. It hooks the eye instantly and does not lose it, I don't see any chromatic abbreviations and if there are they are really ridiculous, very nice blur, circular points of light and without onion effect, perhaps a hint of F4. I reserve the right to change my opinion by doing other tests but I don't think I will change it.

Fpl1966

sent on 21 Settembre 2024

Pros: Lightweight, compact, lightning-fast and accurate autofocus, GM standard construction

Cons: Price a bit high, probably it will go down later, it's not an f/1.2

Opinion: Compared to the previous 85 GM it is obviously lighter and more compact. The AF is silent, fast and very precise. Very good image quality very sharp, bokeh as expected very nice. There are some images that you can see in my gallery dedicated to this lens, but they are more than anything else street/travel images. https://www.juzaphoto.com/me.php?pg=358186&l=it Thank you

Photos taken with Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

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0 comments, 506 views

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II : Specifications and Opinions

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