Sony FE 20-70mm F4 GvsSony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
FE 20-70mm F4 G
20-70mm / F4
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FE 50mm F1.4 GM
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the FE 20-70mm F4 G suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-70mm in a single lens
When the FE 50mm F1.4 GM suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 20-70mm F4 G99mm long × 78.7mm diameter
- FE 50mm F1.4 GM96mm long × 80.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 20-70mm F4 G | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 50mm | −30mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 50mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.4 | 3.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 38cm | −0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.39× | 0.16× | +0.23x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 488g | 516g | −28g |
| Length | 99mm | 96mm | +3mm |
| Diameter | 78.7mm | 80.6mm | −1.9mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 20-70mm F4 G relative to FE 50mm F1.4 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 20-70mm F4 G
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FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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