Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 161 g lighter (516 g vs 677 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.41 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.16× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, street and documentary, hybrid video
Pick the Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
9 differences| Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Zeiss
|
| Weight |
516 g
lighter
|
677 g
|
| Length |
96 mm
shorter
|
100 mm
|
| Diameter |
80.6 mm
|
77 mm
slimmer
|
| Min focus distance |
0.41 m
closer
|
0.5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 50mm both
- Max aperture
- f/1.4 both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm 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
Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f/1.4
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