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 Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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. Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM with a length of 96mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM's 81mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM and the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 50mm F1.4 GM weighs 516g, which means it is 439g (45%) lighter than the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 which has a weight of 955g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Panasonic S 50mm F1.4 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 and the fastest aperture of
F1.4 .
