Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE
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
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, subject isolation
Pick the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM | Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Zeiss
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
778 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
109.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
87 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.45 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
7 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
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE
A 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens, the Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZE is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
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