FE 135mm f/1.8 GMvs FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Sony
FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019)
From £1899
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion photography
View FE 135mm f/1.8 GM
VS
Sony
FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021)
From £1999
Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light work
View FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
Which should you buy?
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion Photography — FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019): Arguably the finest portrait prime ever made — unrivalled sharpness, three-dimensional bokeh, and world-class AF in a single lens.
Portraits, Weddings & Low-Light Work — FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021): The finest 50mm lens ever made — f/1.2 sharpness and bokeh that redefines what a standard prime can do.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 135mm f/1.8 gm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FE 135mm f/1.8 GM (2019) | FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — world-class speed and tracking | Quad XD Linear Motor AF — near-instant, near-silent |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 950g | 778g |
| Dimensions | 89.5mm diameter × 127mm length | 87mm diameter × 108mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 82mm filter thread | 72mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FE 135mm f/1.8 GM | FE 50mm f/1.2 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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