Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.41 m vs 0.5 m
- You shoot full frame: the Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, street and documentary, hybrid video
Pick the Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.4
|
f/1.3
|
| Weight |
516 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
96 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
80.6 mm
|
73.6 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.41 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2023
|
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 F1.4 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
Our notes
Samyang 50mm T1.3 AS UMC CS
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