FE 24mm f/1.4 GMvs FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Sony
FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018)
From £1199
Best for Astrophotography, street & environmental portraits
View FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
VS
Sony
FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016)
From £1799
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion
View FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Which should you buy?
Astrophotography, Street & Environmental Portraits — FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018): The finest wide-angle prime Sony makes — sharp, fast, and beautifully built.
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion — FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016): The definitive portrait lens for Sony — exceptional bokeh, stunning sharpness, flawless build.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 24mm f/1.4 gm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM (2018) | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,199 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and near-silent | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 445g | 820g |
| Dimensions | 75.4mm diameter × 92.4mm length | 89.5mm diameter × 107.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 67mm filter thread | 77mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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