Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Samyang 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Samyang
50mm f/1.4 XP Premium
| Spec | FE 50mm F1.4 GM | 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2023 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 516.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | n/a |
| Length mm | 96.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 80.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.41 | n/a |
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
A compact G Master 50mm for E-mount with an f/1.4 aperture and an aperture ring. It weighs about 516 g, lighter than the FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Pros
- Sharp from wide open
- Compact for an f/1.4 GM
- Aperture ring with de-click
Cons
- Larger than f/1.8 and f/2.5 options
- No stabilization in the lens
Samyang 50mm f/1.4 XP Premium
This 50mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.