Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II Lens Review by ePhotozine (Click here). This is their conclusion:

The new lens sits comfortably at the top of the tree, unfortunately so does the price, so the new Sony is for those who want the outstanding performance and can meet the cost. This could be excellent value as the lens will last for many years. The previous design has lasted in the marketplace for the past seven years and is still a great lens. This makes the cost per year much more viable. For top performance and hard professional use, the new lens could be the one of choice. Value is not just about price and includes a myriad of other factors.
The original lens was an Editor’s Choice in 2016 and the new lens can now join it as an Editor’s Choice in 2024.

Sony 85mm f/1.4 GM II links:
USA: Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
Europe: FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK.

Yongnuo announced this new APS-C E-mount lens that will be available soon on their Amazon page.

SonyAlphaBlog tested the lens and concluded:

The Yongnuo 23mm F1.4 DA DSM WL (268 euros) is a very good lens overall : very good ergonomics (including a wireless remote) very good AF , build quality , very good centre sharpness, color rendering, nice bokeh wide open
The improvements are related to level of CA, corners sharpness and bokeh as of F2
Alternatives: If you want the best 23mm in term of sharpness then the Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN (499 euros) offers excellent sharpness results on the entire field

Two youtube reviews:

Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.

Kai tested the Sony A1II while photographing a game of Manchester City, who are currently playing very badly :)

And a couple of other new reviews:

Sometimes it’s worth reading a new report about an OLD camera. Do we always need the latest and greatest to create beautiful works?

The first Sony A7 camera was announced in October 2013. In 11 years, the body has grown in size and compared with the new Sony a1II it is now:

• 2,5mm taller
• 9,2mm wider
• 24,7mm thicker (mainly due the larger grip)
• The A7 weight was 474g while the Sony a1II weight is now 658g

Image courtesy: CameraSize

Bill Claff from PhotonsToPhotos measured the dynamic range of the new Sony A1II. Ther are a few minor differences:

• Dynamic range is improved across the board by around 0,2-0,3 stops
• High Conversion Gain moved from ISO 500 to ISO 640

Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.

Now that the new gear is in Stock and shipping we are seeing more reviews of the production models:

Sony A1II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, FotoKoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.
Sony 28-70mm f/2.0 GM at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, BestBuy, FotoErhardt, Fotokoch, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, CameraPro. Sony Australia.