Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens is a highly regarded choice for portrait photography, specifically engineered for E-mount mirrorless digital cameras. This fast, short-telephoto lens is distinguished by its appealing perspective and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, making it particularly effective for isolating subjects with shallow depth of field and excelling in low-light environments. Its optical construction features three extra-low dispersion elements that minimize chromatic aberrations, along with one extreme aspherical (XA) element that significantly mitigates spherical aberrations, ensuring exceptional image sharpness and clarity. Furthermore, a Nano AR coating has been applied to reduce ghosting and lens flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy in challenging lighting situations. With its bright f/1.4 aperture and short-telephoto focal length, this 85mm lens is perfectly tailored for portraiture and other scenarios where precise focus control is essential.

Fast Design, Refined Optics

This lens, a distinguished member of Sony's G Master series, is engineered to deliver exceptional resolution and sharpness by effectively correcting a broad range of spherical and chromatic aberrations. The fast f/1.4 maximum aperture enhances performance in challenging lighting environments and provides extensive control over focus placement when utilizing shallow depth of field methods. Additionally, a Nano AR Coating has been implemented to minimize surface reflections, flare, and ghosting, thereby enhancing contrast and color fidelity in bright lighting situations. The rounded 11-blade diaphragm further enhances the aesthetic quality of bokeh when applying selective focus techniques.

An XA element is integrated into the optical design, providing exceptional surface precision that effectively manages astigmatism, field curvature, coma, and various spherical aberrations. Additionally, the lens design includes three extra-low dispersion elements, which significantly minimize chromatic aberrations and color fringing, thereby enhancing clarity and ensuring color neutrality.

Practical and Intuitive Handling

The Linear Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) autofocus system, along with the internal focus mechanism, ensures rapid, silent, and accurate autofocus capabilities while enhancing the ease of manual focus control. A tactile AF/MF switch is conveniently positioned on the lens barrel, allowing for straightforward adjustment of this setting. Additionally, a focus hold button is integrated into the lens barrel, providing intuitive tactile feedback and quick access to various settings. The physical aperture ring can be de-clicked, facilitating smooth and silent aperture transitions, which is particularly advantageous for video recording. Furthermore, the dust- and moisture-resistant design enables effective operation in adverse weather conditions, while the rubberized control rings enhance grip and handling in colder environments.