Nikon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
S-Line · f/1.2 · Premium glass
95
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins by 1
Sony
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
GM Series · Compact · Aperture ring
96
/ 100
From $1,298
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lands at 95 and Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM at 96. That puts Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S if…
- ✓Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
- ✓Internal focus + silent STM
- ✓Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open
Pick Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM if…
- ✓Best 50mm AF lens for Sony E-mount
- ✓Compact for f/1.4 GM glass
- ✓Click-able aperture ring
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 95
vs 96 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
Score breakdown
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95 sharpness 98
af 95
build 96
bokeh 96
value 80
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
96 sharpness 98
af 98
build 96
bokeh 96
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Focal length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture | ▲ f/1.2 to f/16 | f/1.4 to f/16 |
| Construction | 17 elements / 15 groups | 14 elements / 11 groups |
| Min focus | 0.45 m | 0.41 m |
| Filter | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Weight | 1090 g | ▲ 516 g |
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Pros
- +Best 50mm f/1.2 AF lens we've tested
- +Internal focus + silent STM
- +Edge-to-edge sharpness wide open
Cons
- −Heavy at 1090g
- −Pricey
- −Massive front element (filter 82mm)
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
Pros
- +Best 50mm AF lens for Sony E-mount
- +Compact for f/1.4 GM glass
- +Click-able aperture ring
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −No image stabilization (relies on IBIS)
- −No filter included
FAQ: Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
Which is better, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S worth the price? +
At $2,099, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM worth the price? +
At $1,298, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.