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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF 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 100mm F2.8 STF GM is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM with a length of 108mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM's 85mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM weighs 700g, 10% (78g) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM's weight of 778g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM have the same Filter thread size of 72mm .
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM and the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Focal Range
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 50mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75mm .
On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 150mm .
