Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4

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

Sony · 2021

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

f/1.2778 g

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Brightin Star

AF 50mm f/1.4

f/1.4

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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 full frame: the Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 is made for APS-C
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, subject isolation

Pick the Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4 if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4
	Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM	Brightin Star AF 50mm f/1.4
Brand	Sony	Brightin Star
Format	Full frame	APS-C
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	not listed
Min focus distance	0.4 m	not listed
Max magnification	0.17×	not listed
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 8 groups
Released	2021	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Prime 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.