Sony 85mm f/18

The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 G Master represents a class-leading portrait telephoto that balances extraordinary resolving power with creamy, natural bokeh. Introduced as part of Sony’s G Master line, the original 85/1.4 established a performance benchmark for rendering micro-contrast, color fidelity and subject isolation — qualities essential for professional portrait and studio work. Its wide f/1.4 aperture allows photographers to separate subjects cleanly from backgrounds while preserving fine detail in hair, skin texture and fabrics; stopped down it provides excellent edge-to-edge sharpness for critical reproduction tasks. The more recent GM II iteration continues that legacy while shaving weight and improving corner-to-corner resolution through the use of advanced XA and ED elements and updated motor technology for faster, quieter AF. Engineers prioritized optical correction and coating to suppress flare and chromatic aberration, yielding high micro-contrast and consistently pleasing out-of-focus highlights. For wedding, editorial and commercial portraiture the lens is prized for its confidence-inspiring focus behavior, robust weather-sealed build and the ability to deliver both intimate headshots and full-body environmental portraits with cinematic separation and tonality.