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LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

vs

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 price

Released Mar 2021

FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

5categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins 1 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 4 categories
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Length (108 mm vs 184 mm)
  • ALUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 40 cm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Weight (778 g vs 958 g)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length50 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.2
MountLeica LSony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight958 g778 g
Min Focus30 cm40 cm
Filter Size77 mm72 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
8.5Excellent
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
3.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • Length

    108 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    778 g vs 958 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.15 × — 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.

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
50 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
50 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
Elements
14
14
Groups
11
10
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
30 cm−10 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.17 ×+13%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
958 g
778 g−180 g less
Length
184 mm
108 mm−76 mm less
Diameter
81 mm−6 mm less
87 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Lens mount
Leica L
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.