Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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

When the FE 50mm F1.4 GM suits you better

Weight262g lighter, so easier to carry

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 GM96mm long × 80.6mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM compared with Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
Specification	Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM	Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM	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	38cm	+0.02m
Max magnification	0.17×	0.16×	+0.01x
Aperture blades	11blades	11blades	—
Weight	778g	516g	+262g
Length	108mm	96mm	+12mm
Diameter	87mm	80.6mm	+6.4mm
Filter size	72mm	67mm	+5mm
Released	2021	2023	−2year
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 GM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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FE 50mm F1.4 GM