The FE 85mm f/1.4 GM from Sony is a fast, short-telephoto lens designed for E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. Characterized by its flattering perspective and fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is adept at isolation focus for shallow depth of field effects, as well as performing in low-light conditions. Additionally, a Nano AR coating has been applied to limit ghosting and lens flare for increased contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Pairing a bright f/1.4 aperture with a short-telephoto focal length, this 85mm lens is ideally suited for portraiture and other situations where focus control is paramount. For controlling focus, a linear SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) is employed that is quick and quiet, and also lends more responsive control for manual focus operation. As part of Sony's esteemed G Master series, this lens is designed to achieve notably high resolution and sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations A portrait-length prime designed for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, this 85mm f/1.4 is also compatible with APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length. One XA element is incorporated into the optical design, which features superior surface precision for effective control over astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and other spherical aberrations. A linear Super Sonic wave Motor autofocus system and internal focus mechanism provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance and also contributes to more natural, intuitive manual focus control. An AF/MF switch is located on the lens barrel for tactile control over this setting.
Focal Length | 85mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 29° |
Maximum Magnification | 0.12x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 2.62′ / 80 cm |
Optical Design | 11 Elements in 8 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 11, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.52 x 4.23″ / 89.5 x 107.5 mm |
Weight | 1.8 lb / 820 g |