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Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II — Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
Sony

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear

95
/ 100
From $2,298
VS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins by 1
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — GM Series · Compact · Aperture ring
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, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…

  • ✓Much lighter than v1
  • ✓Superb AF speed
  • ✓Zero focus breathing

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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sharpness

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on sharpness (98 vs 96).

Build

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Compared on the build sub-score

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM leads on build (96 vs 94).

Value for money

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM more score per dollar ($1,298 vs $2,298).

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 95
vs
96 Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Score breakdown

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95
sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
value 86
bokeh 0
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
96
sharpness 98
af 98
build 96
value 84
bokeh 96

Specs side-by-side

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II versus Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — full spec comparison
Spec Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Aperture
f/2.8
▲ f/1.4 to f/16
Weight
695 g
▲ 516 g
Filter size
82 mm
—
Focal length
—
50 mm
Construction
—
14 elements / 11 groups
Min focus
—
0.41 m
Filter
—
67 mm

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Pros
  • +Much lighter than v1
  • +Superb AF speed
  • +Zero focus breathing
Cons
  • −Still expensive
  • −No IS (relies on body IBIS)
  • −Hood rattle complaints

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: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM

Which is better, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II worth the price? +

At $2,298, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in af.

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 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II 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.

Which is better for sharpness, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on sharpness (98 vs 96). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for build, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II or Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM? +

Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM — leads on build (96 vs 94). Compared on the build sub-score.