Sony
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
A solid mid-range camera lense for photographers and content creators, leading with F1.2.
55/100
F1.2Sony EFull-framePrime
£1,479best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Aperture ring
- Scores 55/100
- No constant aperture (zoom)
- No in-lens stabilisation
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountSony E
FormatFull-frame
Optics
Focal length min50 mm
Focal length max50 mm
Lens typePrime
Max apertureF1.2
Controls
Aperture ringYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSony FE 50mm F1.2 GM vs Sigma Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GMSigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art
| SonySony FE 50mm F1.2 GMThis page | SigmaSigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN Macro Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55 /100 | 55 /100 |
| Max aperture | F1.2 | F2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | L-mount |
| Format | Full-frame | — |
Who it's for
Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable camera lense for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need constant aperture (zoom), in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 55/100 against other camera lenses, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM?
Its aperture ring stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM?
The Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM scores 57/100 versus this one at 55/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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