Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM is $500 off!
Shortly after the release of the new FE 85mm F1.4 GM II, the price of the original Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM came down to $1,299, which is $500 below its MSRP! The GM I is still an excellent lens especially for portrait shots thanks to its exceptional resolution and creamy bokeh. The Mark II version on the other hand is significantly smaller and lighter than its predecessor(Compare Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM), and it is available to preorder for $1,799 to be released on September 27th.
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Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM vs GM II Size Comparison
| FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON | |  |  |
| Model | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max Format | 35mm FF | 35mm FF |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Optical Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Optical Groups | 11 | 8 |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.8m | 0.8m |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.12x |
| Weight | 642g | 820g |
| Length | 107mm | 108mm |
| Diameter | 85mm | 90mm |
| Filter Thread | 77mm | 77mm |
| Weather Sealing | | |
| Aperture Ring | | |
| Price | Amazon, B&H Photo | Amazon, B&H Photo |
Additional read: Best Sony E Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
