Sony
FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony E Mount
FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS — 70–300mm f/4.5-5.6 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
Sony
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Sony E Mount
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II — 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is 8.3 years newer.
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Wins
FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Wins
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/5.6)
- BFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/4.5)
- AFE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)
- BFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Weight (642 g vs 854 g)
Key specs at a glance
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 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS supports it
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/5.6 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 85mm F1.4 GM II supports it
- ✓
Weight
642 g vs 854 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 170 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.