The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is the longer of the two lenses at 120mm. The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM with a length of 108mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II's 88mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II weighs 695g, which means it is 125g (15%) lighter than the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 820g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II and the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.