Sony
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $2,098
VS
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM wins by 1
Sony
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,798
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM lands at 95 and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II at 94. That puts Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM 95
vs 94 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Score breakdown
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II |
|---|
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Which is better, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +
Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM worth the price? +
At $2,098, Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II worth the price? +
At $1,798, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.