Lens Comparison
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Key Differences
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better min focus distance (38 cm vs 80 cm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better price (msrp) ($1,299 vs $1,799).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better weight (516g (1.14 lb) vs 642g (1.42 lb)).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better length (96mm vs 107.3mm).
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM has a better max magnification (0.16x vs 0.12x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 50mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 11 | 11 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 47° – 47° | 28.5° – 28.5° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 38 cm | 80 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.16x | 0.12x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,299 | $1,799 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 80.6mm | 84.7mm |
| Length | 96mm | 107.3mm |
| Weight | 516g (1.14 lb) | 642g (1.42 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
