Sony 85mm F/1.4 GM II Review | A Worthy Update to the Original?

Intro: 00:00 Taking a Closer Look: 00:58 Compared to the Original 85 F/1.4 GM: 1:12 Focus Hold Button: 1:48 Iris Lock: 2:15 Aperture Ring Click: 2:52 Laser Engraved Serial Number: 3:27 Filter Thread: 4:38 Compared to the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN: 5:08 Why I Don't Use 3rd Party Lenses: 5:34 When a 3rd Party Lens Makes Sense: 6:57 Sigma Versus Sony Features: 7:03 Image Quality Comparison (Sharpness/Bokeh/Color): 8:10 Image Quality Comparison (Lens Flare/Color): 11:26 Image Quality Comparison (Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN): 13:19 Focus Speed Comparison: 14:03 Outro: 14:54 Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II Specs: Maximum Aperture: f/1.4 Minimum Aperture: f/16 Angle of View: 29° Minimum Focus Distance: 2.63' / 80 cm Maximum Magnification: 0.11x Optical Design: 14 Elements in 11 Groups Diaphragm Blades: 11, Rounded Filter Size: 77 mm (Front) Dimensions (ø x L):3.3 x 4.2" / 84.7 x 107.3 mm Weight: 22.6 oz / 642 g Price: $1,798 (USD) Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM Specs: Maximum Aperture: f/1.4 Minimum Aperture: f/16 Angle of View: 29° Minimum Focus Distance: 2.62' / 80 cm Maximum Magnification: 0.12x Optical Design: 11 Elements in 8 Groups Diaphragm Blades: 11, Rounded Filter Size: 77 mm (Front) Dimensions (ø x L): 3.52 x 4.23" / 89.5 x 107.5 mm Weight: 1.8 lb / 820 g Price: $1,298 (USD) *Originally $1,798* To see more of my work visit my website or follow me on social media: Website: www.jsmith-photography.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/PhotogJTheGreat/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhotogJTheGreat/ Sample Images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Bcmw24amA1lYLHG34pkWfEwAk2X3IGJo?usp=sharing