Sony
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,398
VS
Sony
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,798
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM lands at 94 and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM 94
vs 94 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Score breakdown
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
94 sharpness 94
af 92
build 88
value 85
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II |
|---|
Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Which is better, Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +
At $1,398, Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — 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 24mm f/1.4 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.