Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM

The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is an absolutely phenomenal short telephoto lens, ideal for portraiture. It blurs backgrounds with aplomb and delivers exceedingly sharp results.

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MSRP: $1,698.00

Product details

  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Minimum Focus Distance : AF 2.79 ft, MF 2.62 ft, Maximum Magnification ratio (x) - 0.13 x, Focal-Length : 85 mm.Angle of view (APS-C) 19°
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16 , Filter Diameter (mm) - 67 mm
  • One XA Element and Three ED Elements, Nano AR Coating
  • Linear SSM Focus System.Weight:820 g.Dust and moisture resistant design.Angle of View (35 mm):29°
  • Filter Diameter is 3.03 inches
  • ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C): 19° 2

PROS

+ Impressively sharp from edge to edge at f/1.4.
+ No distortion.
+ Dust and splash resistant.
+ Physical aperture ring.
+ Focus hold function.
+ Very bright design.

CONS

- Dimmed corners at f/1.4.
- Omits optical stabilization.
- Expensive.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 27, 2017
The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is an absolutely phenomenal short telephoto lens, ideal for portraiture. It blurs backgrounds with aplomb and delivers exceedingly sharp results.
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