Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II.
About 20% lighter than the original GM with faster, quieter AF. The portrait prime that shows up at every wedding and headshot session.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The GM II is what the original 85mm GM should have been: light enough to use all day, fast enough to track faces reliably, and optically flawless at f/1.4. For Sony portrait photographers, there is no better option. The weight reduction alone makes this an essential upgrade from the Mark I.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
GM Optical Formula
Tack-sharp at f/1.4 with smooth, three-dimensional bokeh — the rendering that defines Sony's G Master portrait look.
642g Body, 20% Lighter
Roughly 20% lighter and 13% shorter than the 820g original GM — comfortable for full-day wedding and event shoots.
Silent XD Linear AF
Two XD linear motors deliver fast, precise, and virtually silent autofocus for both stills and video.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Experts and community agree: the weight reduction and improved AF make the GM II a transformative upgrade. The $1,798 price is considered fair for the optical quality, though some photographers prefer the more affordable Sony 85mm f/1.8.
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Global Critique
“13% smaller and 20% lighter than its predecessor; it locks onto subjects very quickly, even in low light, and is as close to silent as possible — great for video.”
“Smaller, sharper, speedier — the Mark II improves on the original in the ways portrait shooters care about most.”
“Smaller, lighter and faster than its predecessor, with a new autofocus motor and updated coatings that cut flare and ghosting.”
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