Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GMvsSony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
FE 85mm F1.4 GM
85mm / F1.4
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FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
85mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the FE 85mm F1.4 GM suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II suits you better
- Weight178g 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 85mm F1.4 GM107.5mm long × 89.5mm diameter
- FE 85mm F1.4 GM II107.3mm long × 84.7mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.4 | — |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 80cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.12× | — |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 820g | 642g | +178g |
| Length | 107.5mm | 107.3mm | +0.2mm |
| Diameter | 89.5mm | 84.7mm | +4.8mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 77mm | — |
| Released | 2016 | 2024 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 85mm F1.4 GM relative to FE 85mm F1.4 GM II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 85mm F1.4 GM
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FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
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