Sony
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
GM Series · Compact · Aperture ring
96
/ 100
From $1,298
VS
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM wins by 1
Sony
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Standard zoom · 695 g · XD linear
95
/ 100
From $2,298
Specdex verdict
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM lands at 96 and Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II at 95. 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 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
Pick Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II if…
- ✓Much lighter than v1
- ✓Superb AF speed
- ✓Zero focus breathing
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 96
vs 95 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Score breakdown
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
96 sharpness 98
af 98
build 96
bokeh 96
value 84
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
95 sharpness 96
af 98
build 94
bokeh 0
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal length | 50 mm | — |
| Aperture | ▲ f/1.4 to f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | — |
| Min focus | 0.41 m | — |
| Filter | 67 mm | — |
| Weight | ▲ 516 g | 695 g |
| Filter size | — | 82 mm |
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
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
FAQ: Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Which is better, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II? +
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 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.
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.
Does Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM or Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 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.