FE 50mm f/1.2 GMvs FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Sony
FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021)
From £1999
Best for Portraits, weddings & low-light work
View FE 50mm f/1.2 GM
VS
Sony
FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016)
From £1799
Best for Portraits, weddings & fashion
View FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
Which should you buy?
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.
Portraits, Weddings & Fashion — FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016): The definitive portrait lens for Sony — exceptional bokeh, stunning sharpness, flawless build.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fe 85mm f/1.4 gm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FE 50mm f/1.2 GM (2021) | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | Quad XD Linear Motor AF — near-instant, near-silent | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — fast and quiet |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 778g | 820g |
| Dimensions | 87mm diameter × 108mm length | 89.5mm diameter × 107.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 72mm filter thread | 77mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FE 50mm f/1.2 GM | FE 85mm f/1.4 GM |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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