Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
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 2.1 stops (f/1.2 vs f/2.5), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G is lighter by 604g.
| Spec | FE 50mm F1.2 GM | FE 50mm F2.5 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/2.5 |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 778.0 | 174.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 72 | 49 |
| Length mm | 109.2 | 45.0 |
| Diameter mm | 87.0 | 68.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.4 | 0.31 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.17 | 0.21 |
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
Sony FE 50mm F2.5 G
Compact 50mm prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/2.5 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 174 g and matches Sony's compact G prime line.
Pros
- Small and light
- Aperture ring
- Close focus to 0.31 m
Cons
- f/2.5 limits shallow depth of field
- Not the brightest option