Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Lens

The FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II is Sony’s second-generation portrait prime, roughly 20%
lighter and 13% smaller than the original while holding to the G Master optical
standard. The f/1.4 aperture and 11-blade rounded diaphragm give the shallow depth
of field portraiture is bought for, and the optical revisions are aimed squarely
at how the out-of-focus areas render.

Optics

• Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements with surface precision high enough to suppress “onion ring” texture in bokeh highlights, and to control spherical aberration.
• Two extra-low dispersion elements against chromatic aberration and color fringing.
• Nano AR Coating II to reduce reflections, flare and ghosting.

Autofocus

• XD (extreme dynamic) linear motor — faster, quieter and more accurate than the first generation.
• Supports shooting up to 120 fps on the Sony a9 III.
• Internal focusing for responsiveness and constant barrel length.

Video features

• Smooth focus tracking at frame rates to 120p.
• Minimal focus breathing, with Breathing Compensation on select Sony bodies.
• Linear Response MF for predictable manual focus.
• De-clickable aperture ring for silent changes.

Build

• Two customizable focus hold buttons and a focus mode switch.
• Hybrid metal and plastic construction to keep weight down.
• Dust and moisture resistant with rubber gaskets and a sealed mount.
• Fluorine coating on the front element.