OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO — 17mm f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
Sony
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Sony E Mount
Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Mar 2021
FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO has lower Min focus distance (18 cm vs 40 cm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO has lower Weight (390 g vs 778 g)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.17 ×)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO has lower Diameter (68 mm vs 87 mm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO has lower Length (87 mm vs 108 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀68 × 87 mm
390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
⌀87 × 108 mm
778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO is 21mm shorter and 19mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO is 388 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
18 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
390 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
68 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
87 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.17 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/1.2
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/1.2
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Pros
- ✓Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
- ✓Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
- ✓Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
- ✓Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens
Cons
- –Expensive investment for a single focal length
- –Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
- –Some visible vignetting wide open
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO
Sony FE 50mm F1.2 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.