Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Meike 50mm f/1.2
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.6 m
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, subject isolation
Pick the Meike 50mm f/1.2 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 158 g lighter (620 g vs 778 g)
Spec differences
9 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM | Meike 50mm f/1.2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Meike
|
| Weight |
778 g
|
620 g
lighter
|
| Length |
109.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
87 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.4 m
closer
|
0.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.17×
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.2 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
Meike 50mm f/1.2
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