Sony
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
Sony
FE 85mm F1.8
Sony E Mount
FE 85mm F1.8 — 85mm f/1.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$599
Launch priceReleased Feb 2017
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 6 years newer.
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Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Wins
FE 85mm F1.8
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 85mm F1.8 has lower Weight (371 g vs 516 g)
- BFE 85mm F1.8 has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 41 cm)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- AFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.16 × vs 0.15 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 85mm F1.8
⌀81 × 102 mm
371 g (0.82 lb / 13.09 oz)
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 6mm shorter than FE 85mm F1.8.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 145 g heavier than FE 85mm F1.8.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 102 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 85mm F1.8
- ✓
Weight
371 g vs 516 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 41 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 85mm F1.8
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.