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Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II

The second generation of Sony's flagship 85mm portrait prime — the FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II is dramatically lighter than its predecessor while improving optical performance, with new XD Linear Motors delivering faster, near-silent autofocus. Exceptional bokeh, corner-to-corner sharpness, and full weather sealing make it the benchmark portrait lens for the Sony FE system.

GearFrame's Take

A near-perfect portrait lens — the GM II is around 35% lighter than the original while improving sharpness, bokeh and autofocus speed. For Sony FE portrait, wedding and editorial photographers, it's the lens to own.

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£1799 new
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Core
Released
2025
Aperture
f/1.4 (constant aperture)
Compatible Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
84.6mm diameter × 92.5mm length
Weight
528g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
XD Linear Motors — fast and near-silent
Optical IS
No optical IS (relies on body IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
0.68m minimum focus distance

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£799
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A9
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£1999
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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Street
7.0
Wildlife
4.0
✅ Great For
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Portrait The benchmark 85mm portrait lens for Sony FE — exceptional bokeh, sharpness and now significantly lighter than its predecessor.
🏙️
Street A flattering, compressed perspective for candid street portraits, though 85mm requires more working distance.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🦅
Wildlife 85mm offers limited reach for wildlife — better suited as a portrait and detail lens.
📝 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. See our full methodology →
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