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 50mm f/1.2 GM
Prime/Zoom
95
/ 100
From $1,998
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 50mm f/1.2 GM 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 50mm f/1.2 GM if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM 96
vs 95 Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Score breakdown
Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM
96 sharpness 98
af 98
build 96
bokeh 96
value 84
Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
95 sharpness 95
af 94
build 94
bokeh 0
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM | Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Focal length | 50 mm | — |
| Aperture | f/1.4 to f/16 | — |
| Construction | 14 elements / 11 groups | — |
| Min focus | 0.41 m | — |
| Filter | 67 mm | — |
| Weight | 516 g | — |
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 50mm f/1.2 GM
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Which is better, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM or Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 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 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 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 50mm f/1.4 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.