In late August Sony released its second-generation 85mm f/1.4 G-Master lens: the FE 85mm F1.4 GM II. Coming a whole eight years after the release of the original 85mm f/1.4 GM, we were expecting a lot from the new lens, and we weren't disappointed. Compared to the original, the new lens proved sharper throughout its aperture range, while delivering better bokeh quality and faster autofocus. We also appreciated the inclusion of extra handling features, as well as the slightly reduced overall weight.
