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Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.45 m
  • Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, subject isolation

Pick the Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 213 g lighter (565 g vs 778 g)

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Brand
Sony
Rokinon
Max aperture
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
f/1.4
Weight
778 g
565 g lighter
Length
109.2 mm
100.7 mm shorter
Diameter
87 mm
81.6 mm slimmer
Filter thread
72 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.4 m closer
0.45 m
Max magnification
0.17×
not listed
Optical design
not listed
9 elements / 6 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Released
2021
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
50mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

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

Our notes

Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC

The Rokinon 50mm f/1.4 AS UMC is a fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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