Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Prime/Zoom
90
/ 100
From $2,198
VS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM wins by 5
Sony
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $1,998
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM lands at 90 and Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM at 95. That puts Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM 90
vs 95 Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Score breakdown
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
90 sharpness 90
af 89
build 94
value 84
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM | Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM |
|---|
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Which is better, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM? +
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM worth the price? +
At $2,198, Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in build.
Is Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM worth the price? +
At $1,998, Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM or Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 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.