85mm f/1.4 DG DN Artvs A6400
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85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion — 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020): Sony GM-class portrait quality at nearly half the price — the smart choice for budget-conscious Sony portrait photographers.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The a6400 is the most affordable; only the 85mm f/1.4 dg dn art is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £899 |
| Sensor | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) — fast and quiet | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 625g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 82.8mm diameter × 96mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | 77mm filter thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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