Sony FE 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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Product |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Name | Sony FE 50mm F1.8 | Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL50F18F | SEL50F12GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Release Year | 2016 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2016-03-29 | 2021-03-16 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 198 USD | 1898 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Standard / Normal |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Linear Motor |
Focus Method | Extends | Internal |
Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 40 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,17 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F1,2 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Construction | 6 elements / 5 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Aspherical Element | 3 Extreme aspherical elements, Nano AR II coating |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Focal Length | 50 mm | 50 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 69 mm | 87 mm |
Length | 60 mm | 108 mm |
Weight | 186 gr | 778 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 50mm F1.8 |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 49 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH146 | ALC-SH163 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |