85mm f/1.4 DG DN Artvs FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
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85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020)
From £1099
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion
View 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
VS
Sony
FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018)
From £1199
Best for Astrophotography, street & environmental portraits
View FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
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.
Astrophotography, Street & Environmental Portraits — FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018): The finest wide-angle prime Sony makes — sharp, fast, and beautifully built.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The 85mm f/1.4 dg dn art is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art (2020) | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,199 |
| Sensor | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | High-response Linear Actuator (HLA) — fast and quiet | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 625g | 445g |
| Dimensions | 82.8mm diameter × 96mm length | 75.4mm diameter × 92.4mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 77mm filter thread | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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