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AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Sony E Mount

AF 75mm F1.2 FE — 75mm f/1.2 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$539

Launch price

Released Mar 2023

vs
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

Viltrox

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

Sony E Mount

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE — 85mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the viltrox lineup.

$799

Launch price

Released Mar 2024

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE is 1 year newer.

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Wins

5categories

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

AF 75mm F1.2 FE wins 4 categories·AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE wins 1 categories
  • AAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Weight (585 g vs 800 g)
  • BAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE has higher Max magnification (0.13 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • AAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AAF 75mm F1.2 FE has lower Length (101 mm vs 108.5 mm)

Key specs at a glance

AF 75mm F1.2 FEAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Focal Length75 mm85 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.4
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull-Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight585 g800 g
Min Focus80 cm79 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

82 × 101 mm

585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE shown to scale

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

85 × 109 mm

800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)

AF 75mm F1.2 FE is 8mm shorter and 3mm narrower than AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE.

AF 75mm F1.2 FE is 215 g lighter than AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE.

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

Use caseAF 75mm F1.2 FEAF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Portrait
9.0Excellent
9.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
3.5Limited
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
3.5Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the AF 75mm F1.2 FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 HR

  • Weight

    585 g vs 800 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Length

    101 mm vs 108.5 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    82 mm vs 84.5 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 HR

  • Max magnification

    0.13 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    79 cm vs 80 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

AF 75mm F1.2 FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Native Sony E mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • 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

AF 75mm F1.2 FE
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Focal length (Min)
75 mm
85 mm
Focal length (Max)
75 mm
85 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Elements
12
15
Groups
10
11
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 3 HR
1 Aspherical, 3 ED, 2 HR
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Min focus distance
80 cm
79 cm−1 cm less
Max magnification
0.1 ×
0.13 ×+30%
Autofocus motor
STM stepping motor
Linear STM
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Weight
585 g−215 g less
800 g
Length
101 mm−8 mm less
108.5 mm
Diameter
82 mm−3 mm less
84.5 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
AF 75mm F1.2 FE
AF 85mm F1.4 Pro FE
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full-Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.