Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

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Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM.jpg
MakerSony
Lens mount(s) Sony E-mount
Technical data
Type Prime
Focus drive Ultrasonic
Focal length85mm
Image format 35mm full-frame
Aperture (max/min)f/1.4-16.0
Close focus distance0.80 metres (2.6 ft)
Max. magnification1:8 (0.12x)
Diaphragm blades11
Construction11 elements in 8 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing Yes check.svg Yes
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringYes check.svg Yes
Unique featuresG-Master
ApplicationPortrait, Low-Light
Physical
Max. length108 millimetres (4.3 in)
Diameter90 millimetres (3.5 in)
Weight820 grams (1.81 lb)
Filter diameter77mm
History
Introduction2016
Retail info
MSRP $1799 USD

The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is a premium short telephoto full-frame prime lens for the Sony E-mount, released by Sony on February 3, 2016. [1]

Contents

The lens is Sony's first native lens offering for the 85mm focal length. Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 127.5mm.

Build quality

The lens features a weather resistant plastic exterior over plastic internals with a matte black finish. It showcases recessed front lens element, focusing ring, and aperture ring. On the side of the lens is a programmable focus-hold button, Autofocus-Manual focus switch, and the red G-Master branding.

Image quality

The lens is one of Sony's sharpest offerings for their E-mount cameras. The lens suffers from almost no vignetting, visible distortion or chromatic aberration. The Bokeh produced by the lens at its maximum aperture is smooth.

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References

  1. "Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM: Digital Photography Review".