Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS & FE 85mm F1.8 are the new portrait lenses for full-frame E-mount cameras. We tried to get the first impressions and hands-on videos for these new prime lenses.
The Sony FE 85mm F1.8 is the company’s second entry into the budget-friendly F/1.8 prime lens category. On the other hand the FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS lens becomes the fourth lens in G Master line-up.
Both lenses will start shipping from March. The FE 100mm F2.8 STF OSS GM telephoto prime has a price of $1,500 while the FE 85mm F1.8 lens will cost you for about $600.
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS and FE 85mm F1.8 First Impressions
Check out the hands-on article on Dpreview and first impressions review at The Phoblographer websites.
Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Specs
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Focal length | 85 mm |
| Image stab. | No |
| Lens mount | Sony FE |
| Max aperture | F1.8 |
| Min aperture | F22 |
| Min focus | 0.80 m (31.5″) |
| Max magnification | 0.13× |
| Weight | 371 g (0.82 lb) |
| Length | 82 mm (3.23″) |
Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS Specs
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Focal length | 100 mm |
| Image stab. | Yes |
| Lens mount | Sony FE |
| Max aperture | F2.8 |
| Min aperture | F20 |
| Min focus | 0.57 m (22.44″) |
| Max magnification | 0.25× |
| Weight | 700 g (1.54 lb) |
| Length | 118 mm (4.65″) |
Hands-on Videos
Hugh Brownstone shared his thoughts on the two new lenses:
