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August 2016
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The editors liked
Very fast f/1.4 maximum aperture provides great lowlight performance and very shallow depth of field
11blade aperture gives smooth
Beautiful Bokeh
Focus and aperture rings provide smooth and easy manual control
Onlens controls add to the ease of shoot
Solid and weatherresistant casing
Sensational image quality in the frame centre
Good image quality on the edge of the APSC sensor
Imperceptible lateral chromatic aberration
Moderate distortion
Slight astigmatism
Low vignetting on the APSC sensor
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Impressively sharp from edge to edge at f/1
4
No distortion
Dust and splash resistant
Physical aperture ring
Focus hold function
Very bright design
Stunning image quality
High-end handling
Top-quality construction
The editors didn't like
No builtin IS
Very hefty price tag
Noticeable longitudinal chromatic aberration
Too high coma
Significant vignetting on full frame
Work against bright light should have been better
If only the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM cost about $700$900 our summary would be very positive indeed
solid and weatherresistant casing, sensational image quality in the frame centre, good image quality on the edge of the APSC sensor, imperceptible lateral chromatic aberration, moderate distortion, slight astigmatism, low vignetting on the APSC sensor, ve
noticeable longitudinal chromatic aberration, too high coma, significant vignetting on full frame, work against bright light should have been better, If only the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM cost about $700$900 our summary would be very positive indeed, with ma
If only the Sony FE 85 mm f/1.4 GM cost about $700-$900 our summary would be very positive indeed, with many oohing and aahing over its performance. Unfortunately you have to pay as much as $1800 for the tested lens, the same amount of money as you have t...
Very fast f/1.4 maximum aperture provides great lowlight performance and very shallow depth of field, 11blade aperture gives smooth, beautiful Bokeh, Focus and aperture rings provide smooth and easy manual control, Onlens controls add to the ease of shoot
No builtin IS, Very hefty price tag
An absolutely fantastic lens, the 85mm G Master lens provides amazing quality, low-light performance, and outstanding Bokeh for the Sony E-mount camera system. Worth the money if you are looking for the best quality available. Read more in our Full Conclu...
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Published: 2016-03-25, Author: Joe , review by: shutterbug.com
Abstract: The Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 includes a lens hood in the box but for this portrait I didn't use it deliberately, producing flare by pointing a monolight located behind the subject directly at the lens. I used a Panasonic Lumix GH4 with an exposur...
Published: 2016-02-08, Author: Gordon , review by: cameralabs.com
The Sony FE 85mm f1.4 GM delivers a clear step-up over Sony's budget FE 85mm f1.8 lens, as you'd hope for the additional price and weight: With its f1.4 focal ratio it collects 2/3 of a stop more light while being sharper across the frame and offering bet...
Optically and mechanically, the FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is certainly a very good performer and one of the best lenses we've tested to date. It is capable of delivering very sharp images at virtually any aperture setting and will focus very quickly and accurately...
Abstract: The Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM telephoto prime lens is destined to become very popular with ambitious portrait photographers. The optical design and the use of special lens elements ensure that the lens delivers the extremely high resolution demanded by modern...
Costing around £1500 the Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM is one of the most expensive 85mm lenses on the market, but its also one of the best. On the evidence of using it on the 42-million-pixel A7R II, I see no reason why it wont meet the demands of even higher...
Abstract: Cameras that can swap out lenses, like those in Sony's mirrorless system, don't work with just any lens. You'll need to shop for one that's made for your camera. If you opt for the Sony system, you'll benefit from a very long history, and with a decade's...
