Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
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.
| Spec | FE 50mm F1.2 GM | 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2021 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 778.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 77 |
| Length mm | 109.2 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 87.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.4 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | n/a |
| Groups | n/a | 6 |
| Elements | n/a | 9 |
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
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.