Lucas Johnson Faustino takes the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM II for a spin

When it was annouced last month that a new Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II lens was arriving imminently, millions of Sony shooters worldwide were extremely excited to finally get their hands on a lens that was long in the making. After all, the first Sony FE 85mm arrived over 8 years ago, so this one was long overdue.

The new Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II lens offers photographers and videographers an exceptional blend of performance and quality. Its advanced optical design features XA (extreme aspherical) and ED (extra-low dispersion) elements, minimizing aberrations and delivering stunning corner-to-corner resolution. The lens also boasts a fast and quiet autofocus system, enhancing both still and video shooting experiences.

The compact and lightweight design ensures it is more portable and user-friendly, allowing photographers to shoot comfortably for extended periods. Overall, the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II lens is a versatile tool that elevates image quality far beyond what the original Sony FE 85mm was capable of.

One such excited shooter was regular customer Lucas Johnson Faustino, an extremely talented creator working as an official videographer for MSV. Based at Brands Hatch but willing to travel, Lucas has been shooting with a Sony a7 IV for a few years, and naturally has the original Sony FE 85mm GM in his kit bag. We were happy to send him the GM II for a trial, and in return he was kind enough to provide the lovely shots you're seeing here.

Lucas shared his findings over on Instagram, here's what he made of Sony's latest glass:

To try the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II for yourself, head to the product page and book yourself a hire!