Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Lens
The finest Sony portrait prime yet: the 85mm f/1.4 GM II is lighter, sharper and faster-focusing than its predecessor. Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Sony dealer.
SKU: LENSOE85F14GM2
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The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II is Sony's finest portrait prime yet, dramatically lighter than its predecessor while raising the bar on sharpness and autofocus speed. Dual XD Linear Motors deliver fast, silent focusing with minimal focus breathing, and the 11-blade aperture renders the creamy bokeh the 85mm focal length is famous for. It is the ideal choice for portrait, wedding and hybrid shooters.
Key Features
- 85mm f/1.4: Flattering compression and beautiful subject separation for portraits.
- Lightest in class: Just 642 g, far lighter than the original 85mm f/1.4 GM.
- Dual XD Linear Motors: Fast, silent and precise autofocus with reliable tracking.
- 11-blade circular aperture: Smooth, rounded bokeh wide open.
- Minimal focus breathing: Stable framing during focus pulls for video.
- Aperture ring with de-click: Tactile control for stills and silent iris for video.
- Dust and moisture resistant: Sealed build for professional reliability.
Ideal For
- Portrait and headshot photographers
- Wedding and event shooters
- Fashion and editorial work
- Hybrid creators needing clean autofocus and low breathing for video
Specifications
- Lens mount: Sony E-mount
- Format coverage: 35mm full-frame
- Focal length: 85mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.4
- Minimum aperture: f/16
- Angle of view: 29 degrees
- Aperture blades: 11 (circular)
- Minimum focus distance: 0.85 m (AF), 0.80 m (MF)
- Maximum magnification: 0.11x (AF), 0.12x (MF)
- Filter diameter: 77 mm
- Optical construction: 14 elements in 11 groups
- Dimensions: 84.7 x 107.3 mm
- Weight: 642 g
Available from Prosales, South Africa's authorised Sony dealer.
| Type | Portrait prime lens (G Master II) |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format coverage | 35mm full-frame |
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 |
| Angle of view (full-frame) | 29 degrees |
| Aperture blades | 11 (circular) |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.85 m (AF), 0.80 m (MF) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.11x (AF), 0.12x (MF) |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm |
| Optical construction | 14 elements in 11 groups |
| Image stabilisation | No in-lens OSS (uses in-body stabilisation) |
| Dimensions | 84.7 x 107.3 mm |
| Weight | 642 g |
Ultimate Portrait Prime
85mm f/1.4 with the creamy bokeh the focal length is famous for, sharper than ever.
Lightest in Class
A significantly lighter 642 g design with dual XD Linear Motors and minimal focus breathing.
Fast, Silent AF
Dual XD Linear Motors deliver quick, quiet focusing with reliable eye tracking for portraits.









