Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM vs ZEISS Batis 1.8/85

Which to choose

When the FE 85mm F1.4 GM suits you better

Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more

When the Batis 1.8/85 suits you better

Weight368g lighter, so easier to carry
StabilizationHas stabilization

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
Batis 1.8/8592mm long × 92mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM compared with ZEISS Batis 1.8/85.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
Specification	Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM	ZEISS Batis 1.8/85	Difference
Focal length (wide)	85mm	85mm	—
Focal length (tele)	85mm	85mm	—
Max aperture (wide)	F1.4	F1.8	0.7 stops brighter
Max aperture (tele)	F1.4	F1.8	0.7 stops brighter
Min aperture	F16	F22	−6.0
Min focus distance	85cm	80cm	+0.05m
Max magnification	0.12×	0.13×	−0.01x
Aperture blades	11blades	9blades	+2blades
Weight	820g	452g	+368g
Length	107.5mm	92mm	+15.5mm
Diameter	89.5mm	92mm	−2.5mm
Filter size	77mm	67mm	+10mm
Released	2016	2015	+1year
Stabilization	No	Yes	No
Weather sealing	Yes	Yes	—
Macro	No	No	—
Autofocus	Yes	Yes	—

The difference column reads as FE 85mm F1.4 GM relative to Batis 1.8/85.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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Batis 1.8/85