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Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III

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

Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM if

  • Our notes say it suits: Portraits, low-light shooting, subject isolation

Pick the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/0.95 vs f/1.2)

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III
Brand
Sony
Mitakon
Format
Full frame
not listed
Max aperture
f/1.2
f/0.95 ⅔ stop faster
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
Image stabilization
No
not listed
Released
2021
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Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
50mm 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

Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III

Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III: a fast standard prime lens with a 50mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/0.95, made for Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.

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