Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Both are Sony E mount primes for portrait and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Specs are the makers' published figures; some weights and filter sizes come from a lens database quoting them.
| Spec | Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 516 g | 642 g |
| Filter thread | 67mm | 77mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM (50mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II (85mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is 126 g lighter (516 g vs 642 g)
- Filters are not shared: the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM takes 67mm and the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II takes 77mm
Where to buy
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GMSee price on Amazon
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM IISee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM and the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II?
The Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM is a 50mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II is a 85mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Do the Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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