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FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is one of the finest portrait lenses ever made. Buttery smooth bokeh, exceptional corner-to-corner sharpness, and the subject separation that only a fast telephoto prime can deliver. The benchmark for Sony portrait photography.

Typical Price
£1799–£1999
Average price across retailers: ~£1899
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Core
Released
2016
Aperture
Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Compatible Mount
77mm filter thread
Dimensions
89.5mm diameter × 107.5mm length
Weight
820g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and quiet
Optical IS
None (relies on IBIS)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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Suitability Score by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Wedding
9.0
Low Light
9.0
✅ Great For
👤
Portrait The go-to portrait prime for Sony. Subject separation and skin rendering are unmatched.
💍
Wedding Fast AF and beautiful rendering make it a wedding photographer staple.
🌙
Low Light f/1.4 handles dimly lit venues with ease.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
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