Sony E 11mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Sony E 11mm F1.8 is lighter by 597g.
- Sony E 11mm F1.8 goes wider (11mm vs 50mm).
- Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM reaches further (50mm vs 11mm).
- Sony E 11mm F1.8 is the newer design (2022 vs 2021).
| Spec | E 11mm F1.8 | FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 11mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 181.0 (lighter) | 778.0 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 72 |
| Length mm | 57.5 | 109.2 |
| Diameter mm | 66.0 | 87.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.15 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.17 |
Sony E 11mm F1.8
A wide-angle prime for APS-C E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture. At about 181 g it is compact, and it focuses as close as 0.15 m.
Pros
- Bright f/1.8
- Compact
- Close focus to 0.15 m
Cons
- No stabilization
- Relies on software distortion correction
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
A very bright 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.2 aperture. It targets portrait and low-light shooters who want strong subject separation.
Pros
- f/1.2 maximum aperture
- Linear-motor autofocus
- Very sharp optics
Cons
- Weighs about 778 g
- Larger than the f/1.4 GM