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FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- 50mm
- f/1.4
- Prime
- 516 g
- Min focus 0.41 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
It is a refined everyday normal lens for Sony. Choose the f/1.2 GM only if you need the extra light.
About this lens
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is a full-frame fast standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.4 for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G Master series. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2023
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.41 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 516 g
- Length
- 96 mm
- Diameter
- 80.6 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM?
- Portraits
- Street and documentary
- Hybrid video
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM smaller than the 50mm f/1.2 GM?
Yes. At about 516 g it is noticeably lighter than the roughly 778 g f/1.2 GM, and it is more compact.
Does the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM have an aperture ring?
Yes. The aperture ring can be set to click or de-click with a switch, so it suits both stepped photo use and smooth video adjustments.
Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM good for portraits?
Yes. At 50mm and f/1.4 it handles half-body and head-and-shoulders portraits well, with strong subject separation.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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