The 85mm F1.4 is the quintessential portrait lens, and the original Sony G Master was a legend in its own right, celebrated for its breathtaking bokeh. With the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II, Sony has achieved the remarkable: they have taken that legendary optical formula and refined it, all while completely revolutionizing its performance and handling. This is not just an update; it’s a perfection of a classic. At Unicorn Films, we are excited to offer this next-generation portrait prime for rent to the discerning photographers and filmmakers of Delhi who demand the best.
The soul of the 85mm GM II remains its ability to produce sublime imagery. The G Master design is built for the highest resolution sensors, delivering spectacular corner-to-corner sharpness even when shooting wide open at F1.4.
The single most significant upgrade in the Mark II is the autofocus system. Where the original was deliberate, the Mark II is instantaneous.
This new level of performance is housed in a body that is significantly smaller, and 20% lighter than its predecessor. This improved portability makes the 85mm GM II a much more comfortable lens for all-day event shooting and a far better candidate for video and gimbal work. The handling has also been professionalized, with a de-clickable aperture ring for silent iris control in video, a focus hold button, and an AF/MF switch directly on the lens. For filmmakers, the new optical design also significantly reduces focus breathing, making it a much more capable tool for cinematic focus pulls.
Renting the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM II means choosing a lens without weaknesses. It delivers the magical bokeh and rendering that made the original a legend, but now with the lightning-fast autofocus, lighter body, and professional handling that modern creators demand. It is, without question, the new benchmark for professional portraiture.
The 85mm F1.4 is the quintessential portrait lens, and the original Sony G Master was a legend in its own right, celebrated for its breathtaking bokeh. With the Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM II, Sony has achieved the remarkable: they have taken that legendary optical formula and refined it, all while completely revolutionizing its performance and handling. This is not just an update; it’s a perfection of a classic. At Unicorn Films, we are excited to offer this next-generation portrait prime for rent to the discerning photographers and filmmakers of Delhi who demand the best.
The soul of the 85mm GM II remains its ability to produce sublime imagery. The G Master design is built for the highest resolution sensors, delivering spectacular corner-to-corner sharpness even when shooting wide open at F1.4.
The single most significant upgrade in the Mark II is the autofocus system. Where the original was deliberate, the Mark II is instantaneous.
This new level of performance is housed in a body that is significantly smaller, and 20% lighter than its predecessor. This improved portability makes the 85mm GM II a much more comfortable lens for all-day event shooting and a far better candidate for video and gimbal work. The handling has also been professionalized, with a de-clickable aperture ring for silent iris control in video, a focus hold button, and an AF/MF switch directly on the lens. For filmmakers, the new optical design also significantly reduces focus breathing, making it a much more capable tool for cinematic focus pulls.
Renting the Sony 85mm F1.4 GM II means choosing a lens without weaknesses. It delivers the magical bokeh and rendering that made the original a legend, but now with the lightning-fast autofocus, lighter body, and professional handling that modern creators demand. It is, without question, the new benchmark for professional portraiture.
The Mark II keeps everything you loved about the original's beautiful bokeh and rendering but fixes its main weakness. The new dual XD Linear Motors make the autofocus drastically faster, quieter, and more reliable. It's also significantly lighter and smaller, making it much more comfortable to use.
Speed and silence. They allow the lens to keep up perfectly with the advanced Real-time Tracking and Eye AF of the latest Sony cameras, which is crucial for capturing moving subjects at a wedding or event. They are also nearly silent, which is a massive benefit for videographers.
While the original was already excellent, the Mark II features a refined optical design that offers even higher resolution and sharpness across the frame, especially at wider apertures. The bokeh is also considered to be even smoother and cleaner.
Both are phenomenal portrait lenses. The 85mm offers a more traditional and versatile portrait focal length, great for indoor and outdoor shots. The 135mm provides more compression (flattens features more) and requires more working distance, making it ideal for tighter headshots and creating extreme background separation.
Yes, a 20% weight reduction is very noticeable, especially over a long shooting day at a wedding or event. It makes the entire camera setup feel more balanced and agile, reducing fatigue.
