{"id":63242,"date":"2025-02-16T00:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T23:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=63242"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:12:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:12:04","slug":"review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK II &#8211; A worthy Update?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63389\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63389\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63389\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Title_A7rII.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Title_A7rII.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Title_A7rII-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Title_A7rII-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63389\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II on Sony A7rIi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM is my favorite portrait lens out of the almost 300 lenses I have used so far. Being one of the first GM lenses, it features a comparably slow autofocus and some of the recent competitors offer higher contrast and resolution at f\/1.4, so Sony decided to update this lens. Does it still have the bokeh qualities of the first generation 85mm 1.4 while making it smaller and sharper? Let&#8217;s find out in this review.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65381\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65381\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65381\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_17_1.4_AID.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_17_1.4_AID.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_17_1.4_AID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_17_1.4_AID-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65381\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4 | Ai Denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65382\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65382\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65382\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_18_1.4_AID.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_18_1.4_AID.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_18_1.4_AID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_18_1.4_AID-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4 | Ai Denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65537\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65537\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_29_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_29_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_29_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_29_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65385\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65385\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_21_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_21_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_21_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_21_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65094\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65094\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_1_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_1_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_1_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_1_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65095\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65095\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_2_1.4_AID.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_2_1.4_AID.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_2_1.4_AID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_2_1.4_AID-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4 | Ai Denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em>You can find many of the sample images in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCki24\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h2>\n<p>There have been two 85mm 1.4 GM E-mount lenses from Sony so far, on paper their main differences are their weight and a more complex optical design of the MK II version:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\"><strong>Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n825g, 11\/8 design, 2016-2023<\/li>\n<li><b>Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II<br \/>\n<\/b>640g, 14\/11 design, 2024-<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is the review of the updated Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II, its full specifications are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 85 mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 29\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Length: 107 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 640g (without hood [59g], without caps)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 77 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 11 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 14\/11<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63622 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Diagram-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Diagram-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Diagram.png 347w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.80 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:8.0 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Sony E<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DmONG7\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49ERnn7\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sony+fe+85mm+1.4+gm+ii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sony+fe+85mm+1.4+gm+ii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=samyang+35mm+1.2+xp&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/41z5jNo\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1798<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<span id=\"Disclosure\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II was kindly provided by our reader Olaf Leismann for review purposes. Thanks a lot!<\/p>\n<h2>Handling\/Build quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63382\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63382\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63382\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63382\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The rubberized focus ring has decent damping and as is typical for recent Sony lenses the coupling is linear, so it doesn&#8217;t matter how fast you turn the focus ring, it always takes 180\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance of 0.8 m to infinity.<br \/>\nWhen you turn your camera off the lens will remember the last focus position and will still be there when you turn the camera on again.<\/p>\n<p>The aperture ring has 1\/3 of a stop click stops (which you can declick by using a lever on the lens).<br \/>\nYou can also set the ring to &#8220;A&#8221;(utomatic) and let the camera choose the aperture value or use the camera dial to change the aperture value when it is set to &#8220;A&#8221;.<br \/>\nCompared to the first generation <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> the click stops are more distinct, especially the &#8220;A&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63384\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63384\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63384\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Buttons.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Buttons.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Buttons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Buttons-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63384\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">lens button, AF\/MF switch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the left side of the lens there is a programmable button and an AF-MF switch. The first generation <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> only features a lens button on the side, here you can also find one on the top.<\/p>\n<p>The outer casing seems to be made from a high quality polycarbonate and all markings are engraved and filled with paint.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63387\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63387\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63387\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Iris_Lock.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Iris_Lock.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Iris_Lock-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Iris_Lock-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">iris lock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another difference is the addition of an &#8220;iris lock&#8221; swith on the right side of the lens which can be used to lock the aperture ring.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63386\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63386\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Hood.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Hood-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Hood-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II with hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The hood looks exactly the same as that of the predecessor, but it is slightly different, so they are not interchangeable. It has a rubberized front bumper and felt on the inside to counteract stray light. Furthermore there is also a button which you have to press to remove the hood.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63385\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63385\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63385\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Comparison_MK_I.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Comparison_MK_I.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Comparison_MK_I-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Comparison_MK_I-768x398.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63385\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This MK II version is a bit thinner and also 185g lighter compare to the first generation. Quite the engineering achievement on paper, but it didn&#8217;t feel like a big difference in the field to me.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63388\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63388\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63388\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Nikon_Zf_Megadap_ETZ21pro.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Nikon_Zf_Megadap_ETZ21pro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Nikon_Zf_Megadap_ETZ21pro-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MK_II_Nikon_Zf_Megadap_ETZ21pro-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II via megadap ETZ21pro on Nikon Zf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This lens also works surprisingly well adapted to Nikon Z cameras via the Megadap ETZ21pro adapter as shown above.<\/p>\n<h2>AF performance<\/h2>\n<p>I am not shooting sports or fast moving animals\/humans so if you want to know if the lens is fast enough for this, or how it compares to other lenses in this segment, you may have to look for a different review with a more detailed assessment of this aspect.<\/p>\n<p>The AF is definitely much faster than that of the first generation <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> though.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<\/h2>\n<h3>light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63320\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vignetting_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vignetting_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vignetting_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-206\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-206\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/1.4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.2 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.6 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.4 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.2 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.1 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/8.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.8 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/11<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.6 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-206 from cache -->\n<p>No surprises here, the vignetting figures are almost exactly the same as those of the predecessor. Actualy pretty much all the modern 85mm 1.4 perform the same here, only the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-85mm-f-1-4-dg-dn-art\/\">Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art DG DN<\/a> shows about half a stop more vignetting in the corners stopped down.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_63309\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63309\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-63309\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85_1.4_GM_II_Vig_Graph.png\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85_1.4_GM_II_Vig_Graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85_1.4_GM_II_Vig_Graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85_1.4_GM_II_Vig_Graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85_1.4_GM_II_Vig_Graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63309\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>optical vignetting<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fast lenses usually show a noticeable amount of optical vignetting. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-97968\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-97968\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63490\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63491\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Opt_Vig_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63481\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63482\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_I_Opt_Vig_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | 1.5 m focus distance<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>I did shoot both lenses side by side and with a test target it was ensured that the focus distance is indeed identical. Therefore the sizes of the circles are directly comparable.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I was very curious how the MK II compares to the first generation <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> in this category, especially as the new lens is smaller than the old one.<\/p>\n<p>First thing we see is that the MK I has a higher f\/Stop &#8211; at least at the 1.5 m distance I had a look at here &#8211; leading to about 5% bigger circles at f\/1.4.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of optical vignetting of the MK II version is also slightly higher, especially in the midframe area. Stopped down to f\/2.0 the MK I version already creates a circle whereas the MK II&#8217;s highlights are still truncated.<\/p>\n<p>I kinda expected this, the new MK II version does a bit worse in this category. The differences are smaller than I had anticipated though and for most people probably not relevant.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>MTF-Graphs<\/h3>\n<p>We see some interesting things here. The obvious one is, that this new MK II version shows higher contrast and higher resolution at f\/1.4 &#8211; which kinda was to be expected. Interestingly the MK II&#8217;s resolution does not peak in the center though. Stopped down to f\/8.0 the new lens is also supposed to show a better performance, but that difference looks hardly field relevant to me.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-14580\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-14580\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65340\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_MTF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_MTF.png 595w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_MTF-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65341\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MTF.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MTF.png 599w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_MTF-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em><span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"de\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">\u00a9<\/span><\/span>Sony<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>These MTF graphs were measured for infinity, so in the field and shooting at different distances a noticeable variation may be visible.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Focus Shift<span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-99338\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-99338\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63846\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63847\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63848\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63849\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Focus_Shift_R2_33_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII&nbsp; | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | 33% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Because this is an AF lens and at wider apertures the modern Sony bodies focus at working aperture anyway it would hardly matter if there was any focus shift, but I still checked and I am happy to report I didn&#8217;t find any.<\/p>\n<h3>infinity <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">(42mp Sony A7rII)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65398\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"1890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2-127x300.jpg 127w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2-542x1280.jpg 542w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2-768x1814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sharpness_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2-650x1536.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64264\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64264\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Infinity_11.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Infinity_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Infinity_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Infinity_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Midzone and corner are slightly softer at f\/1.4, latest by f\/2.0 we see an amazing across frame performance.<\/p>\n<p>The original <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> was softer at f\/1.4 with a bit of residual spherical aberration (&#8220;glow&#8221;). From f\/2.0 the differences might be measurable, but they are hardly field relevant.<\/p>\n<h3><em>portrait distance (2.0 m, <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">42mp Sony A7rII<\/span>)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For portraiture it isn&#8217;t so important how flat the field is, it is more interesting to see what the sharpness is like when focused at different parts of the frame to take field curvature out of the equation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is what I did here, I refocused for every shot and aperture to get the best possible result at different locations in the frame (center, inner midframe and outer midframe).<br \/>\nFocus distance was roughly 2.0 m and the circle of the dollar bill is more or less the size of a human eye.<\/p>\n<p><strong>f\/1.4 &lt;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&gt; f\/2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-38885\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-38885\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64180\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_Center.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"782\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_Center.jpg 782w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_Center-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_Center-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><br \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64181\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_imid.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"782\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_imid.jpg 782w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_imid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_imid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><br \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64182\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_omid.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"782\" height=\"391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_omid.jpg 782w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_omid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_2m_R2_omid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | 100% crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While the original <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> was noticeably softer at f\/1.4 compared to f\/2.0, there is hardly a difference anymore with this Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II. It is so well corrected, already at f\/1.4 we can see Moir\u00e9 everywhere in the frame.<\/p>\n<h3>close (0.8 m, 1:8.0, <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">42mp Sony A7rII<\/span>)<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-26928\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-26928\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64183\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64184\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64185\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64186\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sharpness_Close_R2_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At the minimum focus distance this MK II is a bit softer at f\/1.4 and here stopping down to f\/2.0 actually makes a difference.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to the situation in the two previous sections the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> is softer at f\/1.4, but from f\/2.0 there is hardly a difference.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<p>As always evaluating flare is a complex matter since you can get any lens to look bad if you push it hard enough and a slight change of scenario can affect results a lot.<\/p>\n<p>None of the fast tele lenses I tried fared particularly well in this category. I guess with the big glass elements this is just something that cannot be achieved.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-31341\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-31341\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65181\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65182\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65183\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_1.4_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>As is typical we see a loss of contrast in backlit scenes and also some faint ghosts at f\/1.4.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-18011\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 2<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Pos 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-18011\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65184\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65185\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65186\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Flare_11_Pos3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/11<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stopped down to f\/11 those ghosts become a bit more noticeable.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to veiling flare this MK II version seems to show an improvement over the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a>, but ghosting stopped down is more pronounced. From what I have seen in my direct comparisons, I prefer the lower amount of veiling flare of the MK II version here.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-90755\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-90755\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65543\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65544\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65545\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65546\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_R2_Coma_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from extreme corner, focused on center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We only see small artefacts at f\/1.4 and by f\/2.0 hardly any Coma is left. This is about a one stop improvement over the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK I<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-26257\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected -2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-26257\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65179\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65180\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0_corrected_-2.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0_corrected_-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0_corrected_-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Distortion_4.0_corrected_-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/4.0<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II only shows a very low amount of pincushion distortion. There was no Lightroom profile available when I reviewed this lens, so I dialed in -2 to correct the distortion. The lens has since been included though. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK I<\/a> showed a similarly low amount of distortion.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65374\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65374\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_10_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_10_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_10_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_10_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>None of Sony&#8217;s GM primes disappoints in this category and I don&#8217;t expect this one to. Let&#8217;s check what things look like at different distances as usual and then answer the actual question: how does it compare to the original <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a>?<\/p>\n<h3>Close distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65097\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65097\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65097\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_4_1.4_AID.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_4_1.4_AID.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_4_1.4_AID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_4_1.4_AID-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65097\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4 | Ai Denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65373\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65373\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_9_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_9_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_9_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_9_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65379\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65379\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65379\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_15_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_15_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_15_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_15_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65379\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65539\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65539\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_31_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_31_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_31_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_31_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At close distances this Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II renders a beautiful bokeh, as we would expect from a lens with these parameters. These samples also illustrate that there are barely any issues with bokeh fringing.<\/p>\n<h3>Mid distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65375\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65375\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_11_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_11_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_11_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_11_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65377\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65377\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65377\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_13_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_13_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_13_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_13_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65096\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65096\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65096\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_3_1.4_AID.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_3_1.4_AID.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_3_1.4_AID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_3_1.4_AID-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65096\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4 | Ai Denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The lens performs exactly as you would expect a modern 85mm 1.4 to. creating a clean, smooth and unobtrusive background bokeh, even in complex situations.<\/p>\n<h3>Long distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65370\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65370\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_6_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_6_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_6_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_6_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65371\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65371\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_7_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_7_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_7_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_7_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65535\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65535\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_27_1.6.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_27_1.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_27_1.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_27_1.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At longer focus distances where many lenses start to struggle this Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II still looks very good to me.<\/p>\n<p>But the question is: does it look as good as the&nbsp;original <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a>? Let&#8217;s find out in the next section.<\/p>\n<h3>Compared to: Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK I<\/h3>\n<p>A comparison to the first generation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> is obviously inevitable. Soon I found out, that the new lens is noticeably wider than the old one, therefore you will always find the uncropped and the cropped version of the GM II&#8217;s pictures. The camera used for these comparisons was the Sony A7III.<\/p>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 1: Forest 4.0 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-10-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-20236\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM II<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GMII<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-10-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-20236\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane10-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63919\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63918\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63913\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63916\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop_Focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop_Focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop_Focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop_Focal-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63914\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop_Focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop_Focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop_Focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop_Focal-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63917\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GMII_Crop50_BG-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63915\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_3_GM_Crop50_BG-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 2: Forest 4.7 m<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-11-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-22850\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM II<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop bokeh GMII<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop bokeh GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-11-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-22850\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane11-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63912\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63911\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63906\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63910\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_Focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_Focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_Focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_Focal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63908\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_Focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_Focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_Focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_Focal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63909\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GMII_Crop_BG-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63907\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_2_GM_Crop_BG-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 3: Forest 4.5 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-12-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-76183\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM II<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GMII<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-12-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-76183\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane12-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63905\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63904\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63899\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63903\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_Focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_Focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_Focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_Focal-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63901\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_Focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_Focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_Focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_Focal-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63902\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GMII_Crop_BG-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63900\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_1_GM_Crop_BG-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 4: Forest 4.8 m<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-13-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-78428\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane13-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-13-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-78428\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane13-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63927\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane13-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63926\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane13-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63925\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GM.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_5_GM-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 5: Forest 3.7 m<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-14-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-82370\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane14-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-14-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-82370\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane14-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63930\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63929\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane14-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63928\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GM.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_6_GM-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 6: City Lights 2.3 m<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-15-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-53772\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM II<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GMII<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane15-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-15-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-53772\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane15-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64360\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane15-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64359\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane15-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64354\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane15-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64357\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop_focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop_focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop_focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop_focal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane15-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64355\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop_focal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop_focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop_focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop_focal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane15-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64358\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMII_crop50_BG-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane15-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64356\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_7_GMI_crop50_BG-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 7: City Lights 5.3 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-16-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-62520\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM II<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">100% crop focus point GM<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GMII<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane16-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-16-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-62520\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane16-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64367\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane16-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64366\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane16-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64361\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane16-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64364\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop_focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop_focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop_focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop_focal-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane16-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64362\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop_focal.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop_focal.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop_focal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop_focal-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane16-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64365\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMII_crop50_BG-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane16-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-64363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_8_GMI_crop50_BG-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><em><strong>Scene 8: City Lights 4.7 m<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-17-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-56918\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane17-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 uncropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane17-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II @ 1.4 cropped<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane17-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM @ 1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane17-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GMII<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane17-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">50% crop bokeh GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-17-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-56918\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane17-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64372\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_uncropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_uncropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_uncropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_uncropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane17-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64371\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_cropped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_cropped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_cropped-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane17-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64368\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane17-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64370\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMII_crop50_BG-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane17-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64369\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI_crop50_BG.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI_crop50_BG.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI_crop50_BG-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bokeh_Comp_9_GMI_crop50_BG-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Observations<\/h4>\n<p>There are some things to talk about here, let&#8217;s start with the obvious ones.<\/p>\n<p>In all the scenes the MK II clearly shows higher contrast, going by what we have seen in the sharpness section this shouldn&#8217;t come as much of a surprise though. When having a look at the focal point 100% crops we also see that the MK II reveals way more details, especially at longer distances.<\/p>\n<p>In scene 6 (and also 7) the point light source led to veiling flare with the MK I, whereas there are no such issues in the MK II&#8217;s picture to be found.<\/p>\n<p>After getting those things out of the way, let&#8217;s talk about the actual bokeh differences.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, the differences are not huge, to most people these lenses will look the same. When looking more closely, the old MK I creates a smoother bokeh with less harsh transitions though. In scenes 6 and 7 we can also see that the MK I indeed has less optical vignetting. Both these things do not come as a surprise to me, they are the price to be paid for a sharper yet smaller lens.<\/p>\n<p>I was wondering if I am alone with that opinion, so on our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/socialmedia\/\">Discord Server<\/a> I also conducted a blind test: a picture of the same scene taken with the Samyang 85mm 1.2 XP, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a> and this Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II. Most people preferred the look from the Samyang, the original GM followed not far behind and only a low percentage of people preferred the look from this latest GM II. Go figure&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-18-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-88837\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane18-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-18-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-88837\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane18-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63492\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane18-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63493\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane18-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63494\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane18-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63495\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane18-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63496\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane18-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63497\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane18-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63498\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_11.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane18-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63499\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_16.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sunstars_Slight_R2_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | slight crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As most of the recent GM primes also this Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II features 11 rounded aperture blades. With that configuration you will only rarely see distinct sunstars, between f\/11 and f\/16 they do look nice (meaning equidistant spacing between and same length of the rays) and unobstrusive though. If you want to learn more about this topic have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lateral CA are already corrected by the built in lens correction profile in most raw converters, so in the end: you won&#8217;t see any.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-19-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-14516\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane19-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">background f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane19-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane19-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">foreground f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane19-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-19-review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update-14516\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane19-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63486\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane19-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63487\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_BG_100_R2_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane19-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63488\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane19-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-63489\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_loCA_FG_100_R2_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | 100% crops<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t say that the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK I<\/a> had a severe problem with bokeh fringing, but you still see some notable color aberrations in the out of focus areas in high contrast and backlit scenes. This new MK II version definitely shows an improvement here though with near APO performance.&nbsp;<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65187\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65187\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_PF_A7III_100_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_PF_A7III_100_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_PF_A7III_100_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_PF_A7III_100_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4 | 100% crop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also purple fringing is pretty much non existent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">excellent sharpness from f\/1.4 under any condition<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">bokeh (mostly)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Coma correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">CA correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">low distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality\/handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">fast AF<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">size\/weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>flare resistance<\/li>\n<li>vignetting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you were looking forward to this improved MK II version because you weren&#8217;t happy with the lower contrast at f\/1.4 or the slow AF or the weight &#8211; especially compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-85mm-f-1-4-dg-dn-art\/\">Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art DG DN<\/a> &#8211; of the first generation <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a>, you can get your credit card out now and buy this new version, as your prayers have been answered. This new lens has better contrast, better resolution, corrects most aberrations better and all that while being 20% lighter than the previous version.<\/p>\n<p>Only 10 years before this Sony 85mm 1.4 GM II was released, Zeiss made us believe for this level of performance you need a Zeiss Otus 85mm 1.4, which is almost double as heavy, manual focus only and features a ridiculous 86mm filter thread. How far we have come in such a short time &#8211; of course also thanks to mirrorless cameras offering new possibilities to lens designers.<\/p>\n<p>There is no free lunch though, and the price for these improvements to pay is, that the bokeh rendering is different. And for me personally, different is not better here. For me, an 85mm 1.4 lens is a portrait lens. I don&#8217;t care about record breaking contrast and resolution, heck, I even find it counterproductive, as it gives me more work in post. I care about the bokeh rendering. And in my direct comparisons, I prefered the MK I&#8217;s bokeh, simple as that. The MK II&#8217;s faster AF might be helpful if I was shooting sports with an 85mm 1.4 lens, but I am not and I cannot think of even one time I missed a portrait shot because of the MK I&#8217;s slower AF.<\/p>\n<p>So personally, I am not buying this Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II and will keep using my first generation <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/a>. That switch would cost me around 1.4 grand though, and if money was no object, I might have second thoughts because of the MK II&#8217;s better handling of veiling flare.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a fan of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-35mm-1-4-gm-the-perfect-35mm-lens\/\">Sony 35mm 1.4 GM<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-135mm-f1-8-gm\/\">Sony FE 135mm 1.8 GM<\/a> you will feel right at home with this updated 85mm 1.4 GM II, so if you were hoping for an update bringing the 85mm 1.4 GM up to their standard, Sony definitely delivered.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DmONG7\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49ERnn7\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sony+fe+85mm+1.4+gm+ii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=sony+fe+85mm+1.4+gm+ii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_odkw=samyang+35mm+1.2+xp&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/41z5jNo\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1798<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>As usual I will only talk about the most obvious alternatives. You can find many more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to 85-135mm Portrait lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm\/\"><strong><em>Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nI already compared the MK I and MK II in all of the sections above. Its used prices are pretty fair these days, so if you cannot decide between the two, buy a used MK I and do something nice with the one grand you saved.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2k8LuXk\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2kdyY8W\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?LH_CAds=&amp;_ex_kw=&amp;_fpos=&amp;_fspt=1&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=sony+gm+85mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sadis=&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_ex_kw=&amp;_mPrRngCbx=1&amp;_nkw=sony+gm+85mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=625&amp;_sop=12&amp;_udhi=&amp;_udlo=&amp;_fosrp=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=10001&amp;customid=&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/2Izy9Se\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1298<\/strong> (new) or starting at <strong>$750<\/strong> (used)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-85mm-f-1-4-dg-dn-art\/\"><strong><em>Sigma 85mm 1.4 Art DG DN:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nCompared to the aforementioned Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK I, this Sigma is more compact, lighter, cheaper and offers slightly higher contrast and resolution &#8211; the AF is also faster. Compared to this Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II the only one of these advantages that still stands is its cheaper price.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/32vIL0H\">amazon.de <\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+85+1.4+art+dg+dn+sony&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_osacat=0&amp;_odkw=sigma+45+2.8+sony&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;campid=5337820130&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/36qRsdN\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1099 new<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Samyang AF 85mm 1.4 FE MK II:<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nI haven&#8217;t used this lens personally yet, but I am looking to change that in the future. It looks like a very sensible lower budget option to me.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Izd4v0\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QGKyrC\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=samyang+85mm+1.4+sony+ii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.de\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=samyang+85mm+1.4+sony+ii&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=laowa+45mm+0.95&amp;_osacat=0&amp;LH_PrefLoc=2&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=707-53477-19255-0&amp;siteid=77&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1470418-REG\/rokinon_io85af_e_af_85mm_f_1_4_lens.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/RO8514FFS\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xRO8514FFS\">B&amp;H<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$799<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can find more alternatives in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to Portrait lenses for the Sony A7, A9 and A1 Series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65380\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65380\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65380\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_16_1.4_AID.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_16_1.4_AID.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_16_1.4_AID-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_16_1.4_AID-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65380\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4 | Ai Denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65378\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65378\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65378\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_14_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_14_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_14_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_14_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65378\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65386\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65386\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65386\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_22_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_22_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_22_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_22_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65386\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65376\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_12_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_12_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_12_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_12_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65383\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65383\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65383\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_19_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_19_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_19_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_19_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65383\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65372\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65372\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_8_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_8_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_8_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_8_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65536\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65536\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65536\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_28_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_28_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_28_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_28_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65536\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65538\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65538\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_30_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_30_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_30_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_30_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65532\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65532\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65532\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_24_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_24_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_24_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_24_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65532\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65533\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65533\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65533\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_25_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_25_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_25_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_25_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65534\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65534\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65534\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_26_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_26_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_26_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_A7III_26_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65188\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65188\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65188\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_5_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sony fe 85mm 1.4 gm mk ii 2 mark bokeh master sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_5_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_5_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_II_Sample_Zf_5_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65188\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | Megadap ETZ21Pro | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM II | f\/2.8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>You can find many of the sample images in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCki24\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to 85-135mm portrait lenses for Sony FE cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/the-best-lenses-for-brenizer-bokehpanoramas\/\">The best lenses for Brenizer\/Bokehpanoramas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-20mm-1-8g\/\">Review: Sony FE 20mm 1.8 G<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-35mm-0-95-the-worlds-fastest-35mm-lens\/\">Review: Laowa 35mm 0.95 &#8211; The World&#8217;s fastest 35mm lens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-85mm-1-4-d-the-ideal-portrait-lens\/\">Review: Nikon AF 85mm 1.4D<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Us<\/h2>\n<p>Did 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This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction The Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM is my favorite portrait lens out of the almost 300 lenses I have used so far. Being one of the first GM lenses, it features a comparably slow autofocus and some of the recent competitors offer higher contrast and resolution at f\/1.4, so Sony decided to update this &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-85mm-1-4-gm-mk-ii-a-worthy-update\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK II &#8211; A worthy Update?<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4708,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,303,19,21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-63242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-review","category-sony","category-sony-alpha","category-sony-e-mount"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Review: Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM MK II - A worthy Update? 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