According to latest rumors, the long awaited Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II lens will be announced by Sony this spring, likely in March or April, and will be in stock by early summer, likely May or June.
While specific details are still unconfirmed, sources suggest the lens will maintain the same f/1.4 maximum aperture as the current model but feature optical improvements for enhanced image quality and sharpness. The new 85mm GM II is also expected to be slightly more compact and lightweight than its predecessor.
An unverified but intriguing rumor also claims Sony may announce a second 85mm GM lens alongside the f/1.4 update. The details are unsubstantiated, but there is a possibility this second lens could have an even faster aperture, perhaps as fast as f/1.2. However, with no reliable confirmation, this aspect should be treated as speculative at this point.
In summary, Sony is confirmed to be announcing a new 85mm GM II lens in spring, likely improving optically on the 8-year-old outgoing model, and wild rumors suggest there may even be a second, faster 85mm GM lens in the works as well. But the latter remains firmly in rumor territory for now. Further official details from Sony are expected in the coming months as the spring announcement nears.
via: SAR