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Sony's second-generation 85mm G Master, from 2024. Launched at $1,799.99 (US). Who it suits: portrait and wedding photographers on Sony E.
Why it exists. Yang Cheng of Sony Electronics said "our engineers have refined eight years of lens technology to decrease size and increase performance for our new flagship 85 mm" (Sony release).
It weighs 642 g, with two XA and two ED elements and an 11-blade aperture.
Who should buy it? Sony E portrait and wedding photographers who want Sony’s own f/1.4 85mm.
Sony Electronics announced the lens on August 28, 2024, at approximately $1,799.99 (Sony).
It uses 14 elements in 11 groups and two XD linear motors, with no in-lens stabilization.
Key specs for the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II, from Sony. Source for each row in brackets.
| Format / range | Full-frame E mount, 85mm, f/1.4 [Sony] |
|---|---|
| Optics | 14 elements in 11 groups; 2 XA, 2 ED [Sony] |
| Aperture | 11 blades [Sony] |
| Filters | 77mm [Sony] |
| Size / weight | 84.7 × 107.3 mm; 642 g [Sony] |
| Announced / price | August 28, 2024; $1,799.99 (US) [Sony release] |
We could not find enough openly licensed sample photos taken with this lens to build our own gallery. To see what it can do, browse the DPReview sample gallery for the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II.
Sony: Launched at $1,799.99 in 2024 (US).
Who it's for: Sony E portrait and wedding photographers who want an f/1.4 G Master 85mm.
Comparing portrait lenses? See our Lenses by purpose guide.
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