OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Micro Four Thirds Mount
414g ultra-wide PRO II with improved edge sharpness and the same f/2.8 constant aperture.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
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
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 3.6 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Wins
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Min focus distance (20 cm vs 40 cm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II has lower Weight (414 g vs 778 g)
- BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.12 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
⌀78 × 106 mm
414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)
Credit card
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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 2mm shorter and 9mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 364 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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED…
- ✓
Min focus distance
20 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
414 g vs 778 g — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
78 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
106 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.17 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
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.