New Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Lens
Sony just announced the new Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM ($1249 / 516g) lens, a fast standard prime for its Sony E mount. The new 50mm F1.4 is a cheaper and more compact alternative to the popular Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM ($1999 / 778g) lens. Another competitor that was recently announced is the Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art ($849 / 669g) which is more affordable but larger and heavier than the new Sony lens.
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Key Specs
- 50mm Focal Range
- F1.4 Max Aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Sony E Mount
- 14 Elements in 11 Groups
- Two XA (extreme aspherical) elements,One ED (extra-low dispersion) glass element, Nano AR Coating II
- Weight: 516g
- Diameter x Length: 81mm x 96
- Min Focus Distance: 0.38m
- Max Magnification: 0.18x
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Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM vs 50mm F1.2 GM vs Sigma 50mm F1.4 ART E Mount vs Sony Zeiss 50mm F1.4 Lens Feature Comparison
Price and Availability
The Sony 50mm F1.4 GM lens will be available from late April / early May 2023 at a recommended price of $1299. Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM lens on the other hand sells for $1999, $700 higher than the new lens.
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New Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM Lens on the Sony A1 Camera
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