Sony launches the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II portrait lens in India

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II portrait lens

Japanese tech giant Sony has launched the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II (SEL85F14GM2) premium lens in India. The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is a second-generation lens that inherits the optical design of the first-generation model. When paired with the latest Sony’s Alpha series cameras, it is an ideal option for a wide variety of creative uses in both photography and videography, including portraiture, wedding, travel and cinematic video, claims Sony.

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II portrait lens: Pricing and availability

The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is priced at Rs 1,80,990 and is available across all Sony Centers, Alpha Flagship stores, Sony authorised dealers and major electronic stores across India. You can also purchase it via Amazon and Flipkart.

Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II portrait lens: Features

Compared to the current 85mm F1.4 GM1, the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II (642 grams, 22.7 oz.) is approximately 20% lighter and 13% smaller in volume, which is achieved through the latest mechanical technology and optical design, says Sony. The FE 85mm F1.4 GM II has a filter diameter of φ77 mm (about 3.03 inches), diameter of 84.7 mm (about 3.33 inches) and length of 107.3 mm (about 4.22 inches).

Packed with two XA (extreme aspherical) and two ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses, the state-of-the-art optical design effectively suppresses aberrations, claims Sony.

The FE 85mm F1.4 GM II’s AF is agile, maximising the speed advantage of advanced camera bodies. For stills, it is up to 3 times faster compared to the previous model, claims Sony.

For smooth movie creation at F1.4, the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II has an XD linear motor. It has two customisable focus hold buttons and an AF/MF switch offers flexible operability while an independent aperture ring and Linear Response MF focus control provide the kind of intuitive control that creative shooting demands, says the Japanese tech giant.