The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM 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 Canon 50mm f1.4 USM with a length of 51mm, is 45mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM's 74mm diameter.
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. Canon 50mm f1.4 USM weighs 290g, 43% (226g) lighter than the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM's weight of 516g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Canon 50mm f1.4 USM has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
50mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.
