Nikon
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
S-Line · f/1.2 · Premium glass
95
/ 100
From $2,099
VS
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S wins by 1
Sony
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Prime/Zoom
94
/ 100
From $1,798
Specdex verdict
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lands at 95 and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II at 94. That puts Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 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 85mm f/1.4 GM II if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S 95
vs 94 Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Score breakdown
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
95 sharpness 98
af 95
build 96
bokeh 96
value 80
Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
94 sharpness 94
af 93
build 94
bokeh 0
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon Z | — |
| Focal length | 50 mm | — |
| Aperture | f/1.2 to f/16 | — |
| Construction | 17 elements / 15 groups | — |
| Min focus | 0.45 m | — |
| Filter | 82 mm | — |
| Weight | 1090 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 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II
Which is better, Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II? +
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S scores 95 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 85mm f/1.4 GM II worth the price? +
At $1,798, Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S or Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II 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.