Sony

Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

The Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 GM is the pinnacle of 50mm prime design — a true f/1.2 with near-flawless wide-open performance that simply wasn't achievable in the DSLR era. Tack-sharp from the centre to the corners wide open, with stunning bokeh that rivals medium format, and an 11-blade aperture that produces perfectly circular out-of-focus highlights. Remarkably compact for an f/1.2.

GearFrame's Take

The finest 50mm lens ever made — f/1.2 sharpness and bokeh that redefines what a standard prime can do.

Starting from
£1999 new
Used from £1011 (eBay)
Average price across retailers: ~£2099
Available at 6 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
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£1999
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£1999
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eBay used
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£1011
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Wex Photo Video used
£1895
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£1120
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Value & Depreciation
£2099
Launch price
→
£1999
Today
=
5%
Value drop
Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £20/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2021
Focal Length
50mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Compatible Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Filter Size
72mm
Dimensions
87mm diameter × 108mm length
Weight
778g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Quad XD Linear Motor AF — near-instant, near-silent
Optical IS
None (relies on IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.4
Street
6.7
Travel
5.3
Wedding & Events
7.6
Filmmaking
7.6
Documentary
7.6
Landscape
6.7
Casual
5.8
Food
6.6
Architecture
6.5
Astrophotography
6.4
Underwater
6.1
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 8.4 Strong on optical quality, maximum aperture and focal length. The definitive Sony portrait prime. Subject isolation at f/1.2 is extraordinary.
💍
Wedding & Events 7.6 Strong on optical quality, autofocus and maximum aperture. Versatile 50mm perspective and f/1.2 for low-lit receptions — a wedding staple.
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Filmmaking 7.6 Strong on video handling, focal length and optical quality.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
✈️
Travel 5.3 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — FE 50mm f/1.2 GM

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