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Sony 85mm f1.4 hire in London

£20 per day

Sony 85mm f1.4 for hire

About this kit

This is Sony's 85mm F1.4 G Master, the portrait prime for headshots, weddings, beauty, fashion and tight interview shots. At 85mm you can work at a comfortable distance from your subject, and the perspective is flattering for faces.

At f/1.4 backgrounds fall away smoothly and the focus plane is thin, so for headshots use eye autofocus and check the eyes are sharp before moving on; stopping down to f/2 or f/2.8 helps with couples and small groups. The manual aperture ring can be de-clicked for video. There's no optical stabilisation in the lens, so it relies on the camera's in-body system; on the Sony FX6, which has none, put it on support.

It fits all our E-mount bodies: the Sony A7R V or Sony A7 IV for portrait sessions, the Sony A1 II when you need speed at a wedding, and the Sony FX3 or Sony A7S III for video. If you'd rather travel light, the Sony 85mm f1.8 covers the same focal length in a smaller, lighter lens. For flash, our Godox V1 Flash (Sony) works on the same bodies.

Specs

Focal length
85mm f/1.4
Construction
11 elements, 3 XA elements
Autofocus
Dual XD Linear Motor, excellent subject tracking
Bokeh
11-blade circular aperture
Weight
820g

How to hire it

Add it to your order on the shop, choose your dates and send the request — nothing is charged until we confirm. First-time hirers verify ID and sign a digital agreement once. Collect from us in London, close to the centre, or we deliver across the city.

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Questions people ask

What's included with each item?
It's listed on the item page under "in the case" — batteries, cards, chargers, cages and cases where they come with the kit. If something you need is not listed, add it from Accessories or ask.
Can I extend while the kit is out?
Yes, if nobody else has it booked — message us before your return date and we update the booking and the invoice. The earlier you ask, the more likely the answer is yes.
What if something gets damaged?
Minor wear is expected and never charged. Accidental damage is covered by your hire agreement: you are responsible for the kit while it is with you, and significant damage is charged at the repair or replacement cost.