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
Sony
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Sony E Mount
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS — 90mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II is 9.3 years newer.
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Wins
FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Wins
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.15 ×)
- AFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- AFE 85mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 30 cm)
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 85mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 85mm F1.4 GM II supports it
Reasons to choose the FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
602 g vs 642 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
134 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Diameter
Both 81 mm
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓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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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.