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Sony G Master SEL85F14GM 85mm
A dual XD linear motor system delivers autofocus up to 3x faster than its predecessor, reliably tracking subjects even at the razor-thin f/1.4 depth of field. The redesigned optics with XA elements and an 11-blade aperture produce exceptionally smooth bokeh with minimized onion-ring effect, all within a 642g body that is 20% lighter than the original. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers who need uncompromising sharpness and fast, silent AF for both stills and video on Sony Alpha bodies.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Sony E
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 642 g
af type XD Linear Motor
lens type prime
68 Overall Score
Price $490
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | XD Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL85F14GM 85mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 642 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 560 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL85F14GM 85mm | 98 | 42.4 | 61.5 | 29.8 | 77.5 | 40.2 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 93.3 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
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