Man I am stressing out lol. I have a huge wedding shoot coming up in like two weeks in Sedona and I just upgraded to the a7R V but now I am staring at my lens bag and realizing none of my old glass is gonna cut it with that 61 megapixel sensor. I spent way too much on the body and now I need the absolute best portrait prime that wont make the images look soft when I crop in.

I have been reading a ton of reviews and I am stuck between the Sony 85mm f1.4 GM and the newer 50mm f1.2 GM. Some people say the 85mm is the king for portraits but then I read other threads saying the AF is slow compared to the newer motors and that the 50mm is actually sharper on the high res sensors. But then there is the Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG DN which is way cheaper and apparently just as sharp? I dont want to buy something and then regret it when I see the eye autofocus missing shots during the ceremony because the lens motor couldnt keep up with the camera.

Here is what I am looking for:

• Budget is around $1800 to $2200 max
• Must handle the a7RV 61MP sensor without getting mushy at the edges
• Fast autofocus is a must because the couple is doing a lot of movement
• Needs that really creamy bokeh for those desert sunset shots
• Not too heavy if possible because we are hiking a bit to the spot

Is the 85mm GM still worth it in 2024 or am I better off going with the 50mm or even a different brand like the Samyang stuff? I am literally shaking looking at my bank account but I need to make a decision by Friday so I can get it delivered and test it out before the flight. Does the 1.2 vs 1.4 really make that much of a difference for the price jump on this specific body?