The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 96mm. The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 with a length of 52mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 and the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 weighs 405g, which means it is 111g (21%) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM which has a weight of 516g.
Filter Threads
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has a filter size of 49mm whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 49mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
Lens Mounts
The Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has the Leica M lens mount whereas the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica M EV1 , Leica M11-D and Pixii Max for the Leica M Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f1.2 has the fastest aperture of
F1.2 , the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
