Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GMvsSony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
50mm / F1.2
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FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*
50mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the FE 50mm F1.2 GM suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 40cm
When the FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T* suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
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 50mm F1.2 GM108mm long × 87mm diameter
- FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*108mm long × 83.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM | Sony FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T* | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 50mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F1.4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 40cm | 45cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.17× | 0.15× | +0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 778g | 778g | — |
| Length | 108mm | 108mm | — |
| Diameter | 87mm | 83.5mm | +3.5mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 72mm | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2016 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 50mm F1.2 GM relative to FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Planar T*
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