Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM 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 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM is lighter by 254g.
- Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | FE 35mm F1.4 GM | FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 524.0 (lighter) | 778.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 72 |
| Length mm | 96.0 | 109.2 |
| Diameter mm | 76.0 | 87.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 (closer focusing) | 0.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.26 | 0.17 |
Sony FE 35mm F1.4 GM
A G Master 35mm prime for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture, an aperture ring and linear-motor autofocus. It has a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Sharp across the frame
- Fast, quiet autofocus
- Aperture ring with click switch
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 35mm primes
- Heavier at about 524 g
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