Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Lens

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens is a premium, large-aperture prime lens designed for Sony's E-mount full-frame cameras. Building upon its predecessor, this second-generation G Master lens offers enhanced optical performance, faster autofocus, and a more compact, lightweight design, making it an excellent choice for portrait photographers and videographers.

Key Features:

• Exceptional Image Quality: The lens features two XA (extreme aspherical) elements and two ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements, delivering outstanding resolution across the frame while minimizing chromatic aberrations. Sony's Nano AR Coating II effectively reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring clear, high-contrast images even in challenging lighting conditions. 

• Beautiful Bokeh: With an 11-blade circular aperture and precise control over spherical aberration, the FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II produces smooth, natural bokeh, allowing for stunning subject-background separation. citeturn0search3

• Fast and Accurate Autofocus: Equipped with two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors, the lens achieves autofocus speeds up to three times faster than the previous model. This improvement enhances subject tracking by up to seven times, ensuring sharp focus even with narrow depth of field at f/1.4. 

• Compact and Lightweight Design: Weighing approximately 642 grams (22.7 ounces) and measuring 84.7 mm in diameter by 107.3 mm in length, the lens is about 20% lighter and 13% smaller in volume compared to its predecessor, offering enhanced portability without compromising performance. 

• Enhanced Video Capabilities: The lens supports Real-time Recognition AF for precise and quiet subject tracking, making it ideal for video recording. It also minimizes focus breathing and offers click-less aperture ring operation, catering to the needs of professional videographers. 

• Professional Control and Reliability: Features such as customizable focus hold buttons, an AF/MF switch, an independent aperture ring, and Linear Response MF provide intuitive control for creative shooting. The lens also boasts a dust and moisture-resistant design, with a fluorine coating on the front element to repel contaminants, ensuring reliability in various shooting environments. 

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens combines superior optical performance with advanced features in a compact form factor, making it a versatile tool for photographers and videographers seeking exceptional image quality and creative control.