Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GMvsSony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
FE 50-150mm F2 GM
50-150mm / F2
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FE 85mm F1.4 GM
85mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the FE 50-150mm F2 GM suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 50-150mm in a single lens
When the FE 85mm F1.4 GM suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight520g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 50-150mm F2 GM200mm long × 102.8mm diameter
- FE 85mm F1.4 GM107.5mm long × 89.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 85mm | −35mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 150mm | 85mm | +65mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F1.4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F1.4 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 40cm | 85cm | −0.45m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.12× | +0.08x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 1.34kg | 820g | +520g |
| Length | 200mm | 107.5mm | +92.5mm |
| Diameter | 102.8mm | 89.5mm | +13.3mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 77mm | +18mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2016 | +9year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 50-150mm F2 GM relative to FE 85mm F1.4 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
FE 50-150mm F2 GM
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FE 85mm F1.4 GM
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