Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 G Master II

1 x Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 G Master II

1 x Lens Hood

1 x Lens Cap

1 x Rear Lens Cap

1 x Lens Bag

• Full-frame E-mount coverage, built for Sony's a7, a9 and Cinema Line bodies
• Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture with an 11-blade diaphragm for smooth, rounded bokeh
• 14-element optical design with 2 XA and 2 ED elements for sharp results right out to the edges of the frame
• Dual XD linear motor autofocus, up to 3x faster than the original 85mm GM with up to 7x better subject tracking
• 642g body, 20% lighter and 13% smaller than the previous 85mm GM
• Declickable aperture ring and Linear Response MF, built for smooth, silent adjustments on video sets
• Dust and moisture-resistant construction with a fluorine coating on the front element

The 85mm f/1.4 GM II is Sony's second-generation take on its most popular portrait prime, and it's built to solve the one thing that used to hold the original back: autofocus speed. The dual XD linear motors track faces and eyes fast enough to keep pace with movement on set, which matters as much for behind-the-scenes video coverage as it does for a still portrait sitting.

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Where this lens earns its place on a call sheet is when it's paired with the right body. It works flawlessly with Sony's Cinema Line, the Sony FX3, FX5, FX6 and FX9, where G Master glass and Sony sensors are designed to work together without compromise. If your shoot calls for a fast, shallow-depth-of-field look on any of those cameras, this is a reliable first choice.

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It also holds its own for specific use cases outside a Cinema Line pairing, from stills-led portrait sessions to interview setups where a soft, separated background matters more than a wide field of view. For full-frame Sony coverage across focal lengths, it pairs naturally with its siblings in the range as part of the Sony E Mount Lenses hire, or as a set via the G Master 3-Way Prime Lens Set.

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Every hire includes the lens hood, front and rear caps and a lens bag. Request a quote to check availability and book it in.

What's included with the hire? The lens itself, lens hood, front cap, rear cap and a lens bag.

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How does this compare to the G Master 3-Way Prime Lens Set? The 3-Way Prime Set bundles this 85mm with the 50mm and 35mm G Master primes at a combined day rate, which works out cheaper than hiring all three separately if your shoot needs coverage across those focal lengths. Hire the 85mm on its own if you only need the portrait-length look.

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What cameras does this lens suit best? It's built for Sony's full-frame E-mount system and works especially well on the Cinema Line: FX3, FX5, FX6 and FX9, where G Master lenses and Sony sensors are matched for autofocus performance. It also suits stills-led portrait work on a7 and a9 bodies.

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Is this lens good for video as well as stills? Yes. The aperture ring can be de-clicked for silent adjustments mid-take, focus breathing is minimised, and it supports the breathing compensation feature on newer Sony bodies, all of which make it a practical choice for interview and narrative work, not just portrait photography.