Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4

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

Sony · 2021

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

f/1.2778 g

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Zeiss

Otus ML 50mm f/1.4

f/1.4677 gMF

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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 close-ups: it focuses down to 0.4 m vs 0.5 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, subject isolation

Pick the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 101 g lighter (677 g vs 778 g)

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
	Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM	Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
Brand	Sony	Zeiss
Max aperture	f/1.2 ½ stop faster	f/1.4
Weight	778 g	677 g lighter
Length	109.2 mm	100 mm shorter
Diameter	87 mm	77 mm slimmer
Filter thread	72 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.4 m closer	0.5 m
Max magnification	0.17× larger	0.14×
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 11 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.