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26/05/2026 2:05 pm
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I've used the 24-70 GM forever but got a high-end gig in NYC next week and need that f1.4 bokeh. I'm looking at the 85mm vs the 50mm GM but I'm worried about the eye-AF tracking speed being weird on my older body. Which prime lens is the actual goat for Sony portraits?
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26/05/2026 2:06 pm
I used both for a shoot in Manhattan last year. The Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM has decent compression, but the AF speed felt a bit dated on my older body.
- 85mm: Classic look, but slower focus motors.
- Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM: Modern tracking and better for tight city streets. The 50mm is the goat for reliability when you cant afford to miss focus on a gig.
