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FE 85 mm F1.4 GM Full-frame Telephoto Prime G Master Lens
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- Premium G Master Series Mid-range telephoto prime
- Bright F1.4 maximum aperture
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FE 85 mm F1.4 GM
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A-mount 35 mm full frame
A-mount APS-C
E-mount 35 mm full frame
E-mount APS-C
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- Although the design is dust and moisture resistant, absolute protection from dust and moisture is not guaranteed.
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What makes the FE 85mm F1.4 GM a strong choice for portrait photography?
As a full-frame short-telephoto prime in Sony's G Master line, it's optimized for high resolution, smooth bokeh, and portrait work with a bright F1.4 maximum aperture for strong subject isolation and low-light performance. Its 11 rounded aperture blades deliver very smooth, circular bokeh ideal for flattering portraits.
What is the optical design of the FE 85mm F1.4 GM?
The lens uses 11 elements in 8 groups, including 1 XA (Extreme Aspherical) element that controls astigmatism, field curvature, and coma while maintaining high resolution and smooth bokeh, plus 3 ED (extra-low dispersion) elements to suppress chromatic aberration and color fringing. Nano AR Coating reduces flare, ghosting, and reflections for better contrast and color.
Is the FE 85mm F1.4 GM compatible with APS-C cameras?
Yes. It's designed for Sony full-frame E-mount and is also compatible with APS-C E-mount bodies, where it provides an equivalent field of view of about 127.5mm. You can verify camera-to-lens compatibility using Sony's compatibility tool linked on the product page.
What type of autofocus does the FE 85mm F1.4 GM use?
It uses a Linear Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) ring-type ultrasonic drive with internal focusing for quick, quiet, and precise autofocus, supported by two position sensors for improved focus accuracy. Full-time manual focus is also available via a large, smooth focusing ring.
Does the FE 85mm F1.4 GM have video-friendly controls?
Yes. It features a physical aperture ring that can be used in clicked 1/3-stop steps or de-clicked for smooth, silent rotation—ideal for video aperture racking. It also includes an AF/MF switch and a programmable focus hold button, often set to Eye-AF.
Is the FE 85mm F1.4 GM weather sealed?
The lens has a dust- and moisture-resistant design with weather sealing and rubberized rings for better operation in adverse conditions. However, absolute protection from dust and moisture is not guaranteed.
What is the minimum focus distance and filter size of the FE 85mm F1.4 GM?
The minimum focus distance is about 0.80m with a maximum magnification of around 0.12–0.13x, suitable for tight portraits but not macro work. The filter diameter is 77mm.
How much does the FE 85mm F1.4 GM cost?
MSRP is listed as $1,499.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
How big and heavy is the FE 85mm F1.4 GM?
The lens measures roughly 89mm in diameter by 107mm in length and weighs approximately 820–825g without the hood and caps. It offers an angle of view of about 29° diagonal on full-frame.
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