Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM vs Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM and Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
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Product |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Name | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM | Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL85F14GM | SEL50F12GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Release Date | 2016-02-03 | 2021-03-16 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 1698 USD | 1898 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Standard / Normal |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
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 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ring-Type Ultrasonic | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 80 cm | 40 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,12 | 0,17 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,4 | F1,2 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Construction | 11 elements / 8 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Extreme Aspherical, Super ED, ED elements + Nano AR coating | 3 Extreme aspherical elements, Nano AR II coating |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Focal Length | 85 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 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Length | 108 mm | 108 mm |
| Weight | 820 gr | 778 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM |
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH142 | ALC-SH163 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
