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Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens
| Specifications | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens | Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2016 | 2017 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 11/8 | 14/10 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 29° | 28°30’ |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 24º | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 16º | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.4-16 | f/1.4-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 28.9 oz (820g) | 33.5 oz (950g) |
| Actual Weight | 28.8 oz (815g) | 33.2 oz (940g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.9 oz (55g) | 1.1 oz (30g) |
| In-Use Weight | 30.7 oz (870g) | 34.2 oz (970g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.52 x 4.23” (89.5 x 107.5mm) | 3.49 x 4.15” (88.6 x 105.4mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 4.41” (89 x 112mm) | 3.48 x 4.48” (88.5 x 113.7mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 4.41” (112mm) | 4.48” (113.7mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.94 x 1.89” (100 x 48mm) | 3.91 x 1.48” (99.4 x 37.6mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.13 - 6.13” (155.8 - 155.8mm) | 5.75 - 5.75” (146.1 - 146.1mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1” (25.5mm) | 1.23” (31.3mm) |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | SSM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 127° | 112° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 31.5” (800mm) | 33.46” (850mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 31.42” (798mm) | 31.81” (808mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.12x | 0.12x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.26-0.15x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.43-0.33x | |
| Magnification Range with 500D Closeup Lens | 0.30x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ALC-SH142 Buy ► | Y / ET-83E Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | Y / 4 / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 85mm = 9.66' | 85mm = 9.7' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 85mm = 2943mm | 85mm = 2957mm |
| Review | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM Lens | Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens |
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