The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH 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 F1.2 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 108mm. The Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH with a length of 102mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH 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 APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH weighs 740g, 4% (38g) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM's weight of 778g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm but while Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has the fastest aperture of
F1.2 , the Leica APO-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's widest aperture value is
F2 .
